Pulse vs Loop Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
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Pulse is an interval timer built for people who train seriously. Focus on your workout, not your phone. BUILT TO BE SEEN The countdown fills your screen. Bold color-coded backgrounds shift with each phase โ green for work, indigo for rest, amber for prepare. You'll see it from across the gym without touching your phone. YOUR ROUTINE, YOUR WAY Chain multiple exercises into one continuous session. Each exercise gets its own set count, its own segments, its own timing. Prepare, Workout, Rest, Cooldown. Build it once, run it every time. AUDIO CUES THAT WORK Distinct beeps for transitions, last-3-second countdowns, and session complete. No voice coaching. No music. Just the cues you need, when you need them. FREE FEATURES โข Full interval timer with all segment types โข Audio cues and countdown beeps โข Haptic feedback โข 1 saved routine PULSE PREMIUM โ ONE-TIME โข Unlimited saved routines โข Workout history โ calendar, charts, and yearly heatmap โข Cloud backup via iCloud (no account required) โข All future premium features included No account required. No ads. No subscription. Ever.
Loop Timers
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Loop is a clean, iOS-native interval timer that lets you chain a sequence of timers and repeat them as many times as you want. Build a routine in seconds โ name each segment, set its duration, and choose how many times to loop the whole thing. Loop's wheel pickers feel like the stock Clock app's, and the live ring counts down each interval at a glance. Lock your phone mid-routine and Loop still cues you at every boundary via local notifications, mirrored to your Apple Watch. No accounts. No tracking. Just a timer that does more. Whether you're running Tabata rounds, timing a recipe, pacing study sessions, or running drills โ if it's a sequence with a repeat count, Loop handles it. Built-in presets: HIIT, Tabata, Pomodoro, Box Breathing, Boxing Rounds, 7-Minute Workout, Meditation, and Power Nap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against Loop Timers's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loop Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pulse ships an update every 3 days, Loop Timers weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Loop Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomas Bezouska | Darko Efremov |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Pulse PRO$3.99
Loop Timers
- Remove Ads$6.99









