LOOP vs Drift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LOOP
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See time, without thinking about it. LOOP β Visual Timer helps you manage time visually, so you donβt 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 donβt 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 doesnβt 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. Itβs 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 β Visual Timer Time management, made simple. οΌοΌοΌ End User License Agreement (EULA) The terms of use for this app can be found below.οΌ https://morimori-labo.monster/privacy_apps/privacy_appsvisualtimer_terms_en.html
Drift
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Drift is a random timer for moments when fixed intervals make you watch the clock. Set a floor, target, and ceiling, then let Drift ring at gentle unpredictable times that still average near your target. Use Drift for trainer-bike position changes, standing desk resets, stretch breaks, focus sessions, hydration nudges, meditation bells, or any reminder that should feel helpful instead of rigid. Pick a preset, choose a sound, and start a session with one tap. Your presets, settings, generated sounds, and session summaries stay on your device. Drift is free with banner ads and occasional cooled-down interstitials; a one-time Remove Ads purchase removes all ads permanently. Optional custom sound credits let you generate short AI interval cues from prompts you type. Notifications are optional and only used for your active timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LOOP at daily against Drift's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Drift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LOOP ships an update daily, Drift every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | LOOP | Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junichi Koike | Clarved Inc. |
In-app purchases
LOOP
- Removing ads$1.991 Month
Drift
- Custom Sound (1)$0.99
- Custom Sound (5-pack)$3.99
- Remove Ads$4.99









