Comparison

LOOP vs OCD Countdown

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

OCD Countdown

This app calculates the duration until a specific end time, eliminating manual time math. Set multiple countdowns for various daily activities and track them easily. Receive alerts via system alarms, spoken updates, or Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Countdown to exact end time
  • Multiple countdown tracking
  • Live Activities support
  • System alarms and spoken updates
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Customizable sounds
Features
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Stop doing time math. When you need a countdown to end at a specific time, simply enter that time and let OCD Countdown calculate the duration automatically. Set a time, not a duration. Create multiple countdowns for cooking, meetings, workouts, breaks, departures, and everything else happening in your day. Each countdown stays easy to identify and track, so you always know what’s next. Choose an hour from 1–12, enter the minutes, and start your countdown. AM or PM is suggested for the next occurrence of your chosen time, and you can change it whenever needed. Keep track with Live Activities on supported iPhones, system alarms, optional spoken updates, and customizable sounds. Mute spoken alerts without moving your target time, or clear your countdowns when you are finished. An Apple Watch app lets you create and track countdowns on your wrist. Optional OCD Plus subscription: eligible new subscribers receive one month free, then the subscription renews annually at the price shown by the App Store. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
OCD Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OCD Countdown at none against LOOP's shown. OCD Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). LOOP's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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 and OCD Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, OCD Countdown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LOOP versus OCD Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPOCD Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi KoikeChristian Andrade

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
1 purchases

OCD Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Quicky Plus Annual1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OCD Countdown free?
OCD Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or OCD Countdown have ads?
LOOP shows ads; OCD Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or OCD Countdown?
LOOP ships an update daily, and OCD Countdown every 2 weeks. Most recently, LOOP was updated on November 9, 2026 and OCD Countdown on November 5, 2026.

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