Comparison

LOOP vs Simple Timer USA

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

Simple Timer USA

This app provides a streamlined timer experience, allowing users to quickly set custom durations or use presets. It offers voice-to-text labeling and reliable alerts, even when the app is in the background or the phone is locked. Users can also snooze timers and view countdowns on their lock screen or Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Quickly set custom or preset timers
  • Voice-to-text timer labeling
  • Reliable alerts with spoken labels
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island countdowns
  • One-tap snooze functionality
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Simple Timer cuts out the friction between "I need a timer" and "the timer is running." Tap a preset or dial in a custom duration — hours, minutes, seconds — and go. No menus, no fuss. FEATURES • Quick One-Tap Start — tap a saved preset or dial in a custom duration and go • Reusable Presets — save your go-to timers by unique name and start them again with one tap; free tier saves 3, or go unlimited for $2.99/year • Past Timers — a history of every timer you've finished, grouped by month and year; tap one to run it again, or save it as a preset (included with the $2.99/year subscription) • Voice or Typed Labels — name any timer by typing or just speaking it, with a Voice Announcements toggle to choose whether it's spoken aloud at completion • Alerts You'll Actually Hear — a chime plus your label spoken aloud, playing right over silent mode, backed up independently by both a scheduled notification and a system-level alarm • Keeps Your Music Playing — audio only briefly ducks for the few seconds your alert speaks, then picks right back up • One-Tap Snooze — right from the Lock Screen or the completion screen • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — watch your countdown without unlocking your phone • AirPlay & Bluetooth Output — switch your timer's audio to your speaker, AirPlay, or a Bluetooth device right from the app • Live Volume & Audio Status — see your current volume right on the running timer, with a gentle nudge when it's low and a heads-up if your alerts might route to a Bluetooth device you won't hear • Keep Screen Awake — a Lock Screen button on the running timer (on by default, adjustable in Settings) keeps the display on while you watch • Built-In FAQ — quick answers to common questions from the "?" on any screen, with a direct link to send feedback, or to leave an App Store review • Light, Dark, and Retro 16-bit Themes • No Account, No Data Collection — everything stays on your device Simple Timer doesn't collect your data. Everything stays on your device — no account, no sign-up, no tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/tm4747/a6de81dd1764762b20c81358ee95f97a

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
Simple Timer USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Timer USA at none against LOOP's shown. LOOP's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Simple Timer USA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update daily, Simple Timer USA weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LOOP versus Simple Timer USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPSimple Timer USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi KoikeTom Molinaro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

Subscriptions1
  • Removing ads$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Simple Timer USA

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Features$2.991 Year

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Timer USA free?
Simple Timer USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or Simple Timer USA have ads?
LOOP shows ads; Simple Timer USA does not.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or Simple Timer USA?
LOOP ships an update daily, and Simple Timer USA weekly. Most recently, LOOP was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple Timer USA on October 25, 2026.

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