Comparison

Tempo vs SmartLoop Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

SmartLoop Timer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
SmartLoop Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tempo versus SmartLoop Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoSmartLoop Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREI MESINA文睿 李

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tempo

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Tempo Pro - Lifetime$24.99
None

SmartLoop Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartLoop Timer free?
SmartLoop Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempo or SmartLoop Timer have ads?
SmartLoop Timer shows ads; Tempo does not.

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