Comparison

FastLoop vs Routine Timer

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

Head to head
About

FastLoop

Features
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FastLoop is a repeating interval timer for real routines. Build presets with active time, delay, cycle limits, and sounds. Track progress with a clean ring countdown, cycle status, notifications, and Live Activities. It stays dependable when the screen is off, so you can keep pace during workouts, repetitive tasks, and focused work blocks.

About

Routine Timer

This app helps you stay on track with any routine by repeating custom intervals. Set durations, breaks, and receive alerts with sound and vibration, even when your phone is locked. It's ideal for hydration, workouts, study sessions, and more.

Highlights
  • Repeat any interval
  • Optional breaks
  • Fixed or infinite loops
  • Sound and vibration alerts
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Routine Timer is the simplest way to repeat any interval — for hydration reminders, workouts, study sprints, cooking, stretching, breathing, and any routine you want to stay on top of. Set a duration, add an optional break, and let it repeat as many times as you like — or loop forever. Routine Timer alerts you with sound and vibration at every interval, even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background. FEATURES • Repeat any interval with a single tap • Optional break between intervals • Repeat a fixed number of times — or loop infinitely • Alerts with sound and vibration, even when locked • A range of built-in alert sounds • Active hours — only get reminded during the times you choose • Clean light and dark themes • Start-delay countdown before the first interval ROUTINE TIMER PRO • Save up to 20 timers • Repeat forever — unlimited loops • Up to 99 fixed repeats • Every alert sound • Set daily active hours Whether you're drinking more water, running intervals, or timing focus sessions, Routine Timer keeps your routine on track. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FastLoop2 screens
Routine Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

FastLoop and Routine Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FastLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Routine Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FastLoop versus Routine Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastLoopRoutine Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuyen DangPrioton LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FastLoop

One-time1
  • FastLoop Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Routine Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is FastLoop free?
FastLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Timer free?
Routine Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastLoop or Routine Timer have ads?
Neither FastLoop nor Routine Timer shows ads.

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