Comparison

LOOP vs Intent Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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

Intent Lock

Features
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Most mornings, the first thing you do is check your phone. Notifications. Social media. News. And just like that, your day has already started without you. Intent Lock flips that script. Your phone stays locked until you set your intentions for the day. No scrolling. No distractions. Just you and your goals before anything else gets your attention. HOW IT WORKS Every morning, Intent Lock activates during your wake hours. Your phone is blocked from your usual apps until you open Intent Lock and write down what you actually want to accomplish today. Set your goals. Hit submit. Your phone unlocks. That's it. Throughout the day, come back to your dashboard to check off goals as you complete them. Watch your progress bar fill. Keep your streak alive. End the day knowing exactly what you did and did not do. FEATURES - Phone and App Blocker: Keeps your phone locked each morning until your daily goals are set, using Apple's Screen Time FamilyControls framework. - Daily Goals and Intentions: Set a drag-to-reorder list of intentions each morning. Clear, simple, no system to learn. - Progress Dashboard: Check off goals throughout the day. Visual progress bar shows how your day is going at a glance. - Streak Counter: Build a consecutive day streak displayed on a full-screen weekly calendar so every day counts. - Home Screen Widgets: Interactive goal checkboxes right on your home screen via WidgetKit. See and complete your goals without opening the app. - Live Activities: Persistent goal progress visible on your lock screen and Dynamic Island throughout the day. - Flexible Wake Hours: Configure your own blocked hours. Whether you wake at 5am or 9am, Intent Lock adapts to your schedule. WHY INTENT LOCK IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block apps. Most goal trackers just track goals. Intent Lock connects the two. Your phone access is the incentive. You don't get your apps until you have decided what today is for. This is not about restriction. It is about intention. Your phone is a tool, not a default. Intent Lock makes sure you pick it up on purpose. WHO IT IS FOR Intent Lock is for anyone who has ever picked up their phone in the morning and lost 30 minutes without meaning to. If you have tried habit trackers, goal apps, or app blockers and nothing has stuck, it is because none of them had a real consequence. Intent Lock does. Start your first intentional day. Download Intent Lock and wake up tomorrow ready to start with intention. (Note: Intent Lock requires an active subscription. No features are available without one.) Terms of Use: https://intentlock.noctavelabs.com/terms Privacy: https://intentlock.noctavelabs.com/privacy

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
Intent Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Intent Lock at none against LOOP's shown. Intent Lock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Intent Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, Intent Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LOOP versus Intent Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPIntent Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi KoikeNOCTAVE LABS PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Intent Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intent Lock free?
Intent Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or Intent Lock have ads?
LOOP shows ads; Intent Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or Intent Lock?
LOOP ships an update daily, and Intent Lock every 2 days. Most recently, LOOP was updated on September 19, 2026 and Intent Lock on September 21, 2026.

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