Comparison

Orbitimer vs DingLoop

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

Head to head
About

Orbitimer

Features
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Orbitimer is an interval timer and metronome built around tempo and rhythm. Whether you're doing strength training and HIIT, staying focused while studying or working, practicing an instrument, or pacing a presentation, Orbitimer helps you break time into segments and keep a steady rhythm. β–  Today's Session - Choose a goal and the time you have to create a three-step plan on your device - Review and edit the draft before saving; existing sets and settings stay unchanged β–  Flexible interval timers - Arrange Work and Interval steps to build your own routine - Set a duration and title for each step, reorder by drag - Batch-generate rounds and rest periods with the interval generator β–  Precise metronome (with haptics) - Lock in tempo by BPM and note value (quarter, eighth, sixteenth) - Feel the beat through the Taptic Engineβ€”great where you can't make noise - Accented downbeats β–  Per-step customization - Attach a photo, video, or recorded cue / background audio to any step - Encouragement messages and custom pre-end notifications β–  Effect packs - Built-in Standard, Energetic, Calm, and Business packs - Swap start/warning/end sounds and finish animations (fireworks / confetti / stars) - Create your own custom packs β–  Themes - 8 built-in themes plus a full custom theme editor - Export and import themes via share codes β–  Community - Discover and import timer presets and themes made by other users - Share your own presets and themes with everyone β–  Presentation mode (stealth notifications) - Route audio only to Bluetooth earphones, or use Apple Watch haptics only - Stay on time during meetings and talks without anyone noticing β–  Never stops your music - Mixes with Apple Music and other audio without interrupting playback - Turn sound off for a silent, haptics-only experience β–  Privacy & pricing - Completely free. No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your device (with optional iCloud sync) - If you love the app, you can leave an optional tip to support development (tips unlock nothingβ€”just our thanks) Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Start today's routine at your own rhythm.

About

DingLoop

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DingLoop is a loop alarm app that makes repeating alarms simple to set up and keep going. With an intuitive dial, color buttons and drag-and-drop, you can build your own alarm loop without any complicated setup. It's a great fit for anything that runs on a steady rhythm β€” studying, workouts, work routines, breaks, stretching or cooking. 1. **Non-stop repeating alarms** Alarms sound at the interval you set and move on to the next one automatically β€” no Stop button needed. The loop keeps repeating until you stop it, even when the screen is off, the iPhone is locked, or you're using another app. 2. **Five alarm sounds** Choose from red (Ding), yellow (Pop), blue (Chime), green (Beep), and your own recorded voice (Voice). Each sound keeps its own interval, set in minutes or seconds (up to 360) in Settings. 3. **Your own alarm loop** Drag alarm buttons into the loop box below to repeat up to 4 alarms in order. For example, the red alarm is followed by the yellow one, then the blue one, and around again. 4. **Start with the Play button** Tap the Play button beside the loop box to start from the first slot. While the loop runs, the slot that plays next is highlighted so you can follow along at a glance. 5. **Your voice as an alarm** Press and hold the Voice button to record, and release to save (up to 10 seconds). Your recorded voice can join the loop like any other alarm. 6. **Lock Screen and Dynamic Island** See the running loop on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Swipe it away to stop the loop right away. 7. **Korean / English** Switch the app's language anytime in Settings. β€» Alarm sounds follow your media volume, not your ringer volume. They play in Silent mode, but not with media volume at zero. Quitting the app completely also stops the loop.

Screenshots

Orbitimer4 screens
DingLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DingLoop at none against Orbitimer's 3. Orbitimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Orbitimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DingLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, DingLoop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Orbitimer versus DingLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitimerDingLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomonori KowatariSeunghwa BAEK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Orbitimer

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

DingLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbitimer free?
Orbitimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DingLoop free?
DingLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbitimer or DingLoop have ads?
Neither Orbitimer nor DingLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbitimer or DingLoop?
Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DingLoop every 2 months. Most recently, Orbitimer was updated on October 28, 2026 and DingLoop on October 31, 2026.

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