Comparison

Looper vs Focus Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Looper

Features
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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.

About

Focus Buddy

Features
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Focus Buddy is a simple, beautiful timer built around the science of ultradian rhythms: work in focused bursts, then rest, and repeat. Choose from proven presets like 52/17, 40/20, and 25/5, or unlock your own custom lengths with Focus Buddy Pro. FEATURES • Built-in focus/rest presets: 52/17, 40/20, 25/5 • Custom Timers (Pro) • Custom Themes (Pro) • Live Activities & Dynamic Island • Home Screen widget (Pro) • Daily streaks No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a simple, distraction-free timer to help you focus and recharge, in rhythm.

Screenshots

Looper4 screens
Focus Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Looper at 17.6 against Focus Buddy's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Looper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Buddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Looper versus Focus Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooperFocus Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungseok KiJoseph Murillo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Looper

One-time1
  • Looper Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Focus Buddy

One-time2
  • Focus Buddy$1.99
  • Focus Buddy, for Family$3.99

Questions

Is Looper free?
Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Buddy free?
Focus Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Looper or Focus Buddy have ads?
Neither Looper nor Focus Buddy shows ads.

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