Looper vs Focus Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā your workout.
Focus Buddy
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Looper | Focus Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youngseok Ki | Joseph Murillo |
In-app purchases
Looper
- Looper Pro$0.99
Focus Buddy
- Focus Buddy$1.99
- Focus Buddy, for Family$3.99









