Comparison

PushGate vs Loop Timer

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

Head to head
About

PushGate

Features
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PushGate blocks the apps that pull you in. They unlock only after you do push-ups. The camera counts reps on the iPhone. No account, no wearable β€” video and motion never leave the device. Analytics only with your consent, revocable any time. How it works β€’ You pick which apps sit behind the lock β€’ For the count, place the phone on its side so the camera sees you in profile β€’ Full depth and lockout count; partial reps do not β€’ After the goal, a timed unlock window β€’ Streak and stats stay on the device PushGate uses Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) to shield the apps you chose. It is a lock for you, not parental controls for someone else. Subscription Full access requires a subscription: weekly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial. Payment via Apple. Cancel anytime in Apple ID settings under Subscriptions. Unused trial time is forfeited on cancellation. Terms and privacy: https://pushgate.app/agb-en Β· https://pushgate.app/datenschutz-en.html

About

Loop Timer

Features
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A simple interval timer that loops work and rest. Works with Apple Watch and the Dynamic Island. Set your times, tap start, and it loops automatically β€” for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, stretching, or timing sets at the gym. β–  Always visible in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen See the remaining time and current phase even while using other apps. The timer keeps running with the screen locked and alerts you with sound and vibration. β–  Apple Watch, right on your wrist Start, pause and skip from your Apple Watch while your iPhone stays in your bag. Phases are signalled by haptics. Both devices stay in sync and show the same remaining time. Live heart rate appears on the Watch, the iPhone and the Dynamic Island. β–  Apple Health Sessions are saved as HIIT workouts. With Apple Watch, heart rate and calories are recorded too. Review your history in the app: duration, energy, average and maximum heart rate. β–  Three counter styles β€’ Digits β€” just a big number β€’ Ring β€” the remaining time shrinks clockwise β€’ Bars β€” a bar chart you can read at a glance Switch styles while running. Landscape is supported. β–  Sounds you can choose Three volume levels and three sounds (beep, chime, wood). Preview each one with a tap. A voice can also announce Start, Stop and Finish (voice cues). β–  Train to a beat Set 40–240 BPM and choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 beats per bar. The first beat is accented to help you keep pace. Pick click, wood, cowbell or beep. By default it plays only during work. β–  Fine control Adjust times in steps of 1, 5, 10 or 30 seconds β€” 23 seconds is no problem. β–  Two looks, nine languages Choose the gray or pastel theme. Available in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese. β–  Ready-made presets β€’ Tabata 20s/10s Γ— 8 rounds β€’ HIIT 30s/30s Γ— 10 rounds β€’ 4020 40s/20s Γ— 8 rounds Γ— 2 sets β€’ EMOM 50s/10s Γ— 10 rounds β–  Free and unlocked The free version runs all four presets, lets you switch counter styles and shows the Dynamic Island. A one-time purchase (no subscription) unlocks: β€’ Changing every duration β€’ Saving your own named presets β€’ Volume and sound choice β€’ Apple Watch app with heart rate β€’ Apple Health recording and workout history β€’ Metronome rhythm (BPM, beats, sound) β€’ Voice cues for start, stop and finish

Screenshots

PushGate4 screens
Loop Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. PushGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per 7 days and Loop Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PushGate versus Loop Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushGateLoop Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael StedlerYOSHIYUKI UEMATSU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PushGate

Subscriptions2
  • PushGate Weekly$5.597 Days
  • PushGate Yearly7 Days trial$33.901 Year
1 purchases

Loop Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock custom timing$2.99

Questions

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

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