Tempo vs SmartLoop Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo
Effortlessly start focus sessions and track your progress with a simple, one-tap timer. Utilize preset or custom durations for focused work and smart breaks, with live updates to keep you on track. Designed for deep work and building consistent study habits.
- One-tap start/pause/stop
- Preset and custom focus/break durations
- Live Activities and notifications
- Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats
- Subtle haptic feedback
- Distraction-free UI
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Study faster with a simple, one‑tap study timer. Tempo makes it effortless to start a focus session, take smart breaks, and see your progress build every day. Why students, staff and creators love Tempo ONE-TAP Open the app, press play, and you’re focusing - no setup needed. POMODORO Classic presets built in: 25/5, 15/3 - or create your own focus + break durations. PROGRESS See Today, This Week, and All-time - sessions, focus time, breaks, and break time. STAY IN FLOW Live Activities on the Lock Screen, notifications, and gentle haptics keep you on schedule. DEEP WORK Designed with a clean, distraction‑free UI so it’s easier to start (and finish) sessions. Perfect for - Studying for exams, finals and certifications - Homework, reading, and problem sets - Deep work, writing, coding, and creative practice Features - One‑tap start / pause / stop - Preset library + custom presets (set focus & break minutes) - Live Activities & notifications for focus and break timers - Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats - Subtle haptic feedback - iPhone optimized; dark UI that looks great day or night Build a habit of focused study and work - one session at a time. Download Tempo and start your first 25‑minute session now. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SmartLoop Timer
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SmartLoop Timer is a next-generation stopwatch designed for repeating time cycles. Unlike ordinary timers, SmartLoop lets you create custom loops with multiple time intervals—such as 5s → 4s → 10s—that repeat automatically and track every completed cycle. Perfect for HIIT workouts, breathing exercises, study sessions, cooking, or lab routines, SmartLoop helps you stay in rhythm and focus effortlessly. Key Features: • Custom loop creation with multiple time segments • Automatic repetition with loop count tracking • Color-coded stages and progress animation • Detailed records for past sessions • Optional sound & vibration alerts • Light/Dark themes for any environment Stay productive, mindful, and in control of your time—one loop at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartLoop Timer at none against Tempo's 5. SmartLoop Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Tempo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tempo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. SmartLoop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tempo | SmartLoop Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANDREI MESINA | 文睿 李 |
In-app purchases
Tempo
- Tempo Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$0.497 Days
- Tempo Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Tempo Pro - Annual$7.991 Year
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- Tempo Pro - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Tempo Pro - Lifetime$24.99
SmartLoop Timer
No in-app purchases








