Looper vs GoldTime Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Looper
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Looper is a minimalist interval timer built for workouts and training sessions. Create your own routines with workout and rest intervals, loop them as needed, and focus on your training with a clean and distraction-free interface. Free users can fully use the app with one routine, including editing or replacing the default routine. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited routines and organize your training the way you want. Key features: • Simple and intuitive interval timer • Custom workout and rest routines • Loop sets for interval training • Clean, minimal design • Pro upgrade for unlimited routines Looper is designed to stay out of your way, so you can focus on what matters most — your workout.
GoldTime Shield
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GoldTime is a screen time management app that helps you pause before opening apps out of habit. Group the apps you tend to get lost in—social media, videos, games, and more—and choose how you want to block them. When you reach a set limit, the app is locked, prompting you to consciously decide whether to keep using it or stop. There are three blocking modes: • Daily Limit Set a daily usage limit. Your available time decreases based on how long you actually use the apps. • Scheduled Blocking Block selected apps during specific times of the day. • Cooldown Lock Use an app for a while, then have it locked so you can take a short break. When you reach your limit, the choices are simple: • Stop using the app • Use it for just 1 more minute • Watch an ad for additional time GoldTime isn’t designed to block apps unconditionally. It adds a small cost to the choice of continuing, turning mindless use into a conscious decision. Key Features • Manage up to 5 groups and 49 apps • Organize apps into custom groups such as social media, videos, and games • Daily limits, scheduled blocking, and cooldown locks • Set different daily-limit, scheduled-blocking, and cooldown rules for each day of the week • Limits that decrease based on actual app usage • Lock screen displayed when a limit is reached • Choose to stop, extend by 1 minute, or watch an ad for more time • Review usage trends with weekly and monthly records • Track ad-free days and time spent beyond your limits GoldTime’s goal isn’t to show you more ads. If you close the app without watching one, you’ve won the day. Time is gold. Don’t just spend it—make it count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoldTime Shield at none against Looper's 1. Looper's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Looper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoldTime Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Looper | GoldTime Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youngseok Ki | YunHak Lee |
In-app purchases
Looper
- Looper Pro$0.99
GoldTime Shield
No in-app purchases





