Comparison

LOOP vs PTimer

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

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
PTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LOOP at Free against PTimer's $0.99. LOOP also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). PTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

LOOP is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, PTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
LOOP versus PTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPPTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi Koikeakira kawakami

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do LOOP or PTimer have ads?
LOOP shows ads; PTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or PTimer?
LOOP ships an update daily, and PTimer every 6 days. Most recently, LOOP was updated on October 2, 2026 and PTimer on September 23, 2026.

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