Loop Focus vs 25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Loop Focus
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a minimal focus timer that helps you build deep work habits ā without the noise. Start a session, pick a tag, and focus. Loop runs quietly in the background, tracking your time through the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. When you're done, your session is saved automatically. - Simple by design : No Pomodoro pressure. No forced breaks. Just a clean timer that stays out of your way and lets you work at your own pace. - Tags for every kind of work: Create custom tags ā Study, Work, Exercise, Reading, or anything else. See exactly where your time goes. - Stats that actually mean something: Weekly and monthly charts show your focus patterns at a glance. - Built for your rhythm: Night owl? Set a custom day boundary (e.g. 3 AM) so your late-night sessions count toward the right day. - Always within reach: Live Activity, Home Screen widget, Apple Watch companion app. - iCloud sync: Your sessions sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Start a session on your iPhone, check your stats on another device ā everything stays in sync.
25
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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks ā with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY ⢠Fully customizable durations ā work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break ⢠Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly ⢠Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP ⢠Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks ⢠Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own ⢠Turn sound and vibration on or off independently ⢠Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS ⢠See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance ⢠Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH ⢠Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically ā no setup required ⢠Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist ⢠Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better ā one session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Loop Focus at none against 25's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Loop Focus | 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 ā better | 18.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youngshin Son | Legal Prompt Inc. |
In-app purchases
Loop Focus
No in-app purchases
25
No in-app purchases









