Comparison

FocusLoop Timer vs Counter1234

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

Head to head
About

FocusLoop Timer

Features
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FocusLoop Timer is a clean, minimal focus timer designed for quick, distraction-free sessions. Choose one of three presets, tap Start, and let the big timer and circular progress ring keep you on track. When it’s time to rest, the app switches to a breakβ€”then back to focus. Customize your workflow in Settings: edit each preset name, set Focus and Break minutes, and toggle Sound and Notifications to match your routine. Features 3 presets for different work modes (study, deep work, quick sprints) Large, readable timer with a progress ring Focus β†’ Break flow with β€œNext: Break” indicator Start, Reset, Skip controls Preset editor: rename + adjust focus/break lengths Optional Sound and Notifications Simple, lightweight, and built to help you get things doneβ€”one session at a time.

About

Counter1234

Features
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Count without looking. Counter1234 is a counter for the moments when your eyes are busy elsewhere: traffic surveys, reps at the gym, birdwatching, people at a door. β–  Count with the volume buttons Press the volume buttons on the side of your phone to count up or down. It can stay in your pocket, on the table or in your hand β€” you never have to look. A short vibration confirms every count. β–  Buttons set to any value +1, βˆ’1, +10 and βˆ’10 sit along the bottom of the screen, and each one can be set to the step size you need. β–  Undo Take back the last change. A mis-tap no longer costs you the whole count. β–  100 memory slots Give a count a name and save it. Up to 100 slots, ready whenever you need them. β–  CSV export Export your records as a CSV file and open them straight in Excel or Numbers. β–  Full screen Just the number, big enough to read across a room. β–  Stays out of your way The count survives closing the app. Light and dark themes. An option to keep the screen awake during long counts. Available in 10 languages. β–  Remove the ads A single purchase in Settings removes every ad, permanently. Free.

Screenshots

FocusLoop Timer4 screens
Counter12344 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusLoop Timer at none against Counter1234's 1. FocusLoop Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Counter1234 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusLoop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FocusLoop Timer versus Counter1234: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusLoop TimerCounter1234
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEST WAY MARKETING LLCTAKAYUKI TAKEMOTO

In-app purchases

None

FocusLoop Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter1234

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is FocusLoop Timer free?
FocusLoop Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter1234 free?
Counter1234 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusLoop Timer or Counter1234 have ads?
Counter1234 shows ads; FocusLoop Timer does not.

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