Comparison

Routine Timer vs LoopTask

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

Head to head
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 choose how many times it repeats. Routine Timer alerts you with sound and vibration at every interval, even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background. FREE • One timer that repeats any interval with a single tap • Optional break between intervals • Repeat up to 5 times • Alerts with sound and vibration, even when locked • Five built-in alert sounds • Clean light and dark themes • Start-delay countdown before the first interval ROUTINE TIMER PRO • Save up to 20 timers and run several at once • Repeat forever, or up to 99 times • Active hours — only get reminded during the times you choose • Every alert sound • Record or import your own alert sounds Pro is a yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers, a monthly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Whether you're drinking more water, running intervals, or timing focus sessions, Routine Timer keeps your routine on track. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price until cancelled in your App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prioton.com/routine-timer/privacy.html

About

LoopTask

Features
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Playlist-based looping focus timer. LoopTask turns your to-do list into an auto-playing task playlist. Your tasks run automatically in loops, one after another, just like playing songs. No manual switching, no decision fatigue. Build stable focus rhythm effortlessly. Unique Core Features - Playlist-Style Task Loop Create multiple independent task lists. Tasks auto-run and loop infinitely. - Auto Remove Completed Tasks Finished tasks exit the loop automatically. Remaining tasks keep cycling until all done. - Custom Task Duration & Break Interval Every task has its own focus time. Set fixed break gaps between tasks. - Multiple Independent Lists Separate lists for study, work, meditation, routine and habits. - Immersive Focus Timer Progress ring, real-time countdown, next task preview, Lock Screen & Live Activity support. - Multiple Alert Sounds & Silent Mode Soft / Crisp / Classic tones + mute mode for deep focus. - Focus Statistics & Tracking Daily & weekly focus time, completion rate and streak records. - Data Import & Export One-click backup and migrate your task data. LoopTask Pro Features - Unlimited task lists - Exclusive themes - Full monthly statistics Perfect For Students, deep workers, freelancers, ADHD routine training, habit building, meditation and self-discipline. Build steady focus rhythm without willpower burnout. This app uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Routine Timer4 screens
LoopTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

Routine Timer and LoopTask 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. Routine Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LoopTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Routine Timer versus LoopTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine TimerLoopTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrioton LLC龙飞 庄

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Routine Timer

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

LoopTask

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

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

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