00 vs Serene Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
00
This workout tool allows you to create custom exercise routines with timers, reminders, and notes. Track your progress by saving sessions and viewing your improvements over time. It's a free, personal project designed for users who know their own exercises.
- Customizable exercise display
- Metronome and reminder setup
- Exercise tagging and notes
- Create sets and routines
- Save and track session progress
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00:37 is a workout tool. important notes: - the app doesn't contain any exercises or routines. add and do exercises you know how to do properly. 00:37 does not replace a mentor or classes. - the app is a side project, mostly designed for personal use, made available for free. I may update it occasionally, but don't expect regular updates or convenient features. I may also remove features that don't work for me or change things in ways you may not like; that's part of the deal here. features: - 5 types of exercises display time, repetitions, or amounts in different ways. - add a metronome, setup time, reminder sounds, tags, and notes to your exercises. - create sets and routines of exercises. - save your sessions so you can see how you progress. tip: - you are less likely to miss a timer, break, or reminder by going to Settings > Notifications > 00:37 and setting the notification style to 'Persistent'.
Serene Timer
This app provides a gentle and calm way to wake up or end meditation sessions. It uses sounds that gradually increase in volume, easing you into alertness without startling you. Ideal for naps and relaxation, it promotes a refreshed and centered feeling.
- Gradually increasing sound volume
- Gentle wake-up experience
- Supports meditation and naps
- Calm and tranquil soundscapes
- No harsh tones or jolts
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Tired of timers that shock you awake? Serene Timer offers a kinder, calmer way to wake up, perfect for meditation, naps, and relaxation. With sounds that gradually ramp up in volume, Serene Timer gently eases you back into alertness, leaving you refreshed and centered instead of startled. Whether you need a soft wake-up after a power nap or a gentle end to your meditation, Serene Timer is designed to support your wellness. No harsh tones, no jolts—just a smooth, tranquil rise that fits seamlessly into your routine. Discover the peaceful alternative to abrupt alarms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 00 at daily against Serene Timer's every 7 months. 00 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 00 against 5.0 for Serene Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
00 ships an update daily, Serene Timer every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | 00 | Serene Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adriaan de Jongh | Sebastian Ruhleder |
Customer experience
00
Serene Timer
In-app purchases
00
No in-app purchases
Serene Timer
No in-app purchases









