Comparison

Close The Loops vs Timeflies

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

Head to head
About

Close The Loops

Features
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Close The Loop — Task Circles That Actually Close Most task apps give you a list. Close The Loop gives you a picture. Every goal becomes an animated circle that fills in as you complete the steps inside it — and snaps shut the moment you're done. See your momentum, not just your backlog. Each loop shows exactly how much is left. Subtasks animate into place as you check them off, giving you the satisfying visual proof that you're making real progress — not just moving items around. Know your capacity before you overcommit. Set your weekly hour budget, then watch Close The Loop flag you when your open loops are pushing past it. Every subtask carries a time estimate, and the app totals it up so you can plan honestly instead of optimistically. One place for now, next, and someday. Active loops live on your home screen. Loops you're not ready for yet go to the Backlog — out of the way, but never forgotten. When the time is right, move them to open with a tap. Built for how you actually work. Animated loop rings that fill as subtasks complete Per-subtask time estimates with a live capacity bar Backlog stage to park work without losing it Daily push notification reminders at the hour you choose Full dark and light mode, switching automatically with your system Avatar and profile personalization Analytics dashboard showing completion streaks and trends Multi-device sync — start on one phone, pick up on another Free for 30 days. Then just $1.99/month. Everything is included in the trial — no feature gates, no artificial limits. After 30 days, keep full access for less than a coffee a month. License: Standard end-user license agreement as described by Apple and Google (the "Standard EULA" terms specified by Apple apply in addition to these Terms for App Store users) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Terms: https://closetheloops.laladynamics.com/terms

About

Timeflies

This app helps you stay focused on important goals by creating visual countdowns for deadlines, exams, or personal milestones. Break down your objectives into manageable tasks and track your progress to turn pressure into steady advancement.

Highlights
  • Create countdowns for any event
  • Track time remaining in various units
  • Break down goals into actionable tasks
  • Check off completed tasks
  • Build reminder plans with local notifications
  • Local data storage
Features
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Timeflies helps you stay aware of how much time remains for the things that matter most. Create a countdown for any goal, deadline, exam, launch, trip, or personal milestone. Break it into clear tasks, track progress, and keep the remaining time visible so it is easier to act with focus instead of delay. With Timeflies, you can: • Create countdowns with a title, deadline, and color theme • See time remaining in years, months, days, or seconds • Break each countdown into actionable tasks • Check off completed tasks and edit task notes • Build reminder plans with local notifications • Keep your progress stored locally on your iPhone Timeflies is designed for people who want deadlines to feel real, visible, and manageable. Whether you are preparing for an exam, finishing an application, planning a launch, or working toward a personal goal, Timeflies helps turn pressure into steady progress.

Screenshots

Close The Loops4 screens
Timeflies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timeflies at none against Close The Loops's 1. Timeflies also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Close The Loops's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. Close The Loops sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Timeflies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Close The Loops ships an update every 3 months, Timeflies every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Close The Loops versus Timeflies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClose The LoopsTimeflies
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraftschoolshipHaiping Sun

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Close The Loops

Subscriptions1
  • Close The Loop Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
None

Timeflies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Close The Loops free?
Close The Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeflies free?
Timeflies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Close The Loops or Timeflies have ads?
Neither Close The Loops nor Timeflies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Close The Loops or Timeflies?
Close The Loops ships an update every 3 months, and Timeflies every 3 days. Most recently, Close The Loops was updated on October 31, 2026 and Timeflies on October 31, 2026.

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