Comparison

LOOP vs つくぷら

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

Head to head
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

About

つくぷら

Features
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筑波大学春日地区クラス代表者会議IT技術基盤推進部開発室(KasugaDevelopmentCenter)が提供する筑波大学学生向けの大学生活支援アプリです。 TWINS(KdB)連携でスマートに履修管理!リアルタイムのバス遅延情報で安心をプラス。課題やレポートの期日管理とリマインダー通知送信もできます。 お腹がすきましたか?それなら「つくぷら」のマップ機能を使って食べに行きましょう!きっとあなたにぴったりなお店が見つかるかも!

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
つくぷら4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: つくぷら at none against LOOP's 1. つくぷら also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence 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. LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. つくぷら asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, つくぷら every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LOOP versus つくぷら: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPつくぷら
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi KoikeMIKU TAKAHASHI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
None

つくぷら

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is つくぷら free?
つくぷら is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LOOP or つくぷら have ads?
LOOP shows ads; つくぷら does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or つくぷら?
LOOP ships an update daily, and つくぷら every 2 days. Most recently, LOOP was updated on October 2, 2026 and つくぷら on October 5, 2026.

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