Comparison

Loops vs UpDown

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

Head to head
About

Loops

This interval timer offers a clean, distraction-free experience for various training styles like HIIT and strength training. It features a minimal interface, custom interval creation, and Apple Watch integration for seamless workouts. Sync your routines across devices and track progress with Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Custom work/rest intervals
  • Multiple rounds and circuits
  • Save and organize workouts
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Train Better With Simple, Powerful Intervals Loops is a premium interval workout timer designed for athletes who want a clean, reliable, distraction-free training experience. Whether you are doing HIIT, strength training, circuits, running intervals, or Tabata, Loops helps you stay focused on the workout — not on the timer. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a beautifully crafted tool built for training. Designed for Focus Most workout timers are cluttered, confusing, or filled with ads. Loops takes the opposite approach: - Minimal, high-quality interface - Fast and intuitive workout setup - Clear visual progress during training - Built for iPhone and Apple Watch Everything is designed so you can start your workout in seconds. Powerful Interval Workouts Create workouts that match your training style: - Custom work / rest intervals - Multiple rounds and circuits - Save and organize your workouts - Reorder presets easily - Color-coded workouts for quick recognition Perfect for: - HIIT - Functional training - Circuit workouts - Running intervals - Tabata - Cross-training Apple Watch Ready Leave your phone behind. Loops includes a full Apple Watch companion app so you can run your workouts directly from your wrist. - Start and control workouts on Apple Watch - Sync workouts automatically - Track interval progress at a glance Live Activities & Dynamic Island Keep track of your workout without opening the app. Loops supports Live Activities and Dynamic Island, giving you real-time progress updates directly on your Lock Screen. Sync Across Your Devices Your workouts automatically sync across your devices using iCloud. Create a workout once and use it everywhere. Built For Quality Loops is built with a simple philosophy: Great software should be simple, reliable, and respectful of users. That means: - No ads - No subscriptions - No tracking - No recurring payments Just a one-time purchase for a premium experience. Perfect For - HIIT workouts - Gym training - Functional training - Running intervals - Home workouts - CrossFit-style circuits If your workout follows work / rest intervals, Loops makes it effortless.

About

UpDown

This app automatically counts your squats using your iPhone and Apple Watch's motion sensors. It helps you build a daily squat habit with goal rings, streaks, and workout summaries. Customize your tempo and receive haptic feedback for set goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep tracking
  • Daily squat goals and streaks
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable squat tempo
  • Workout history and summaries
  • Haptic feedback for set goals
Features
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Stop counting. Start squatting. The smartest rep counter for your leg day. Focus 100% on your form and muscle engagement. UpDown uses the precision motion sensors in your iPhone and Apple Watch to count every rep for you — and now helps you turn squats into a daily habit. [NEW in 1.2] - Daily Goal Ring: Set a daily squat goal and watch the ring fill up with every rep. - Streaks: Squat every day and keep your streak alive. - Workout Summary: See your reps, time, goal progress and streak the moment you finish. - 3-2-1 Countdown: Get into position before counting begins, so setup movements aren't counted. - Hold to Stop: Stopping takes a press-and-hold, so a stray tap never ends your workout. - Test Counting: Try a few practice squats to check your sensitivity before you start. [Key Features] - Precision Counting: Automatic rep tracking via advanced motion sensors. - Apple Watch Support: Track your sets and feel haptic alerts right on your wrist. - Customizable Tempo: Choose Slow, Normal or Fast to match your squat speed, or fine-tune it yourself. - Haptic Notifications: Get a vibration alert every time you hit your set goal. - Workout History: A 30-day chart, monthly calendar, weekly and monthly stats with trends, and every session by day. - Daily Reminder: Get a reminder at the time you choose so you never skip a day. Master your squats with UpDown. Download now!

Screenshots

Loops4 screens
UpDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UpDown at 3.0 against Loops's 1.0. UpDown also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (17.3 vs 26.0). Loops's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpDown holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loops ships an update monthly, UpDown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loops versus UpDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopsUpDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCliapisJang Chang Hee

Customer experience

Loops

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

UpDown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loops

No in-app purchases

None

UpDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loops free?
Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpDown free?
UpDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loops or UpDown?
UpDown is rated higher. Loops averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UpDown averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loops or UpDown have ads?
Neither Loops nor UpDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loops or UpDown?
Loops ships an update monthly, and UpDown every 3 months. Most recently, Loops was updated on September 23, 2026 and UpDown on October 10, 2026.

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