Comparison

LOOP vs Crocodile Calendar

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

Crocodile Calendar

Plan study sessions, track focus time, and manage tasks with this all-in-one productivity tool. Organize subjects, review progress with detailed stats, and sync across devices. Features include a focus timer, calendar, to-do lists, and widgets.

Highlights
  • Focus timer
  • Study calendar
  • Todos and daily memos
  • Subject tags
  • Progress stats
  • Widgets and Live Activity
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Crocodile Calendar helps you plan study sessions, track focus time, manage todos, and review your progress in one simple place. Use the focus timer to record study sessions, organize subjects with tags, check your calendar, and see your daily, weekly, and monthly study stats. Features: • Focus timer • Study calendar • Todos and daily memos • Subject tags and folders • Progress stats and heatmap • Widgets and Live Activity • iCloud sync • Backup and restore

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
Crocodile Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crocodile Calendar at none against LOOP's shown. LOOP's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

Both are free to download. LOOP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Crocodile Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, Crocodile Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LOOP versus Crocodile Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPCrocodile Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi Koikechaewon Lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Crocodile Calendar

One-time1
  • Premium Customization$4.99

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crocodile Calendar free?
Crocodile Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or Crocodile Calendar have ads?
LOOP shows ads; Crocodile Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or Crocodile Calendar?
LOOP ships an update daily, and Crocodile Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, LOOP was updated on October 2, 2026 and Crocodile Calendar on September 29, 2026.

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