Comparison

Rerun Timer vs LOOP

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

Head to head
About

Rerun Timer

This app helps you manage timed intervals for various activities like fitness, work, or practice. It allows for custom loop durations and repetitions, with features like Live Activities and background operation to keep you on track.

Highlights
  • Customizable loop intervals
  • Infinite or specific loop counts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Background operation
  • Distinct sound and vibration alerts
  • 3-second countdown
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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Master your time with Rerun Timer. Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), practicing a presentation, or managing deep work sessions, Rerun Timer is the simple, powerful tool that keeps you on track without the distraction. Why Rerun Timer? Most timers stop when you need them most. Rerun Timer is built to keep going. Set a custom interval, decide how many times it should repeat (or loop forever), and let the app handle the rest. Key Features: Loop Anything: Set intervals from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. Choose a specific number of loops or let it run infinitely. Live Activities: Track your progress right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. Background Audio: The timer keeps running and alerts you even when the app is in the background or your phone is locked. Smart Feedback: Distinct sounds and vibrations let you know when a loop ends and when your entire session is complete. 3-Second Countdown: Get ready before the clock starts ticking. Sleek Dark Mode: A beautiful, battery-friendly interface designed for focus. Perfect For: Fitness: HIIT, Tabata, Yoga, and stretching routines. Productivity: Pomodoro technique and deep work sprints. Practice: Music scales, speech rehearsal, and cooking. Download Rerun Timer today and take control of your intervals.

About

LOOP

Features
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See time, without thinking about it. LOOP – Visual Timer helps you manage time visually, so you don’t have to keep checking numbers or counting minutes. Time moves quietly in a circle. You always know your pace — at a glance. Time management, made simple. Managing time is harder than it looks. Numbers, alarms, and constant checking can interrupt focus. LOOP reduces that mental load by making time visible instead of numeric. You don’t need to stare. A quick glance is enough. Key Features * Visual circular timer * * Easily understand progress and pacing * Minimal interaction * Start with a single tap * Presets for routines * Save and repeat your work, rest, or workout flows * Designed to stay out of the way * Simple UI that doesn’t distract * Ad-supported, with optional subscription * Subscribe to remove ads for a quieter experience Perfect for * Studying or focused work * Pomodoro-style routines * People who find numbers tiring * Children and seniors * Anyone who prefers calm, simple apps Lighten your mind by visualizing time. LOOP is not about controlling time. It’s about using time naturally. Less thinking. Less touching. Just time, flowing. About ads & subscription LOOP shows ads to support ongoing development. With a subscription, you can remove ads and enjoy a more peaceful experience. Subscriptions can be managed anytime from your Apple account settings. LOOP – Visual Timer Time management, made simple. === End User License Agreement (EULA) The terms of use for this app can be found below.: https://morimori-labo.monster/privacy_apps/privacy_appsvisualtimer_terms_en.html

Screenshots

Rerun Timer4 screens
LOOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rerun Timer at none against LOOP's shown. LOOP's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Rerun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rerun Timer ships an update every 2 days, LOOP daily. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rerun Timer versus LOOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRerun TimerLOOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.118.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutsource Wisely LLCJunichi Koike

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rerun Timer

One-time1
  • Rerun Timer Pro$3.99
1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Rerun Timer free?
Rerun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rerun Timer or LOOP have ads?
LOOP shows ads; Rerun Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rerun Timer or LOOP?
Rerun Timer ships an update every 2 days, and LOOP daily. Most recently, Rerun Timer was updated on September 11, 2026 and LOOP on September 19, 2026.

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