Comparison

Cycle KEEPER vs Pranayama Helper

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

Head to head
About

Cycle KEEPER

This app provides a customizable repetitive timer for activities like studying or yoga. It offers dual timer settings, multiple sound and visual alerts, and ensures your device stays on during sessions. It works in the foreground and can even alert you in silent mode.

Highlights
  • Dual timer settings up to 99min 99sec
  • Multiple sound and flash screen alerts
  • Vibration notifications
  • Dark screen mode
  • Works in silent mode
  • Prevents device auto-lock
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A Sweet Sound Repetitive Double Timer You can use it like... - 4 set of “Concentration 25 min + Break 5 min” for repeat. - for Yoga, Stretch or Studying etc. features - 2 timer settings (max 99min 99sec + 99min 99sec) - basic 3 sounds and additional 5 sound - flash screen notice - vibration notice - dark screen mode recommendation - Earphones and speakers will make the sound much better notices - While counting, your iPhone will NEVER turns off automatically - It sounds even in silent mode - This app works only in the foreground - The accuracy of the time is NOT guaranteed screen explanation - 1st Time Count - 2nd Time & Loops Setting + sound / flash / vibration - 3rd Sound Select If you have any questions, please visit the support site

About

Pranayama Helper

Features
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Pranayama helper to keep count of breathing cycles.

Screenshots

Cycle KEEPER3 screens
Pranayama Helper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pranayama Helper at none against Cycle KEEPER's 2. Pranayama Helper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Cycle KEEPER's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cycle KEEPER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pranayama Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycle KEEPER ships an update monthly, Pranayama Helper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cycle KEEPER versus Pranayama Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle KEEPERPranayama Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSURU OMURAChannel IT Services, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cycle KEEPER

One-time2
  • Sound Set-A Usage$0.99
  • Sound Set-B Usage$0.99
None

Pranayama Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cycle KEEPER free?
Cycle KEEPER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pranayama Helper free?
Pranayama Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cycle KEEPER or Pranayama Helper have ads?
Neither Cycle KEEPER nor Pranayama Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cycle KEEPER or Pranayama Helper?
Cycle KEEPER ships an update monthly, and Pranayama Helper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cycle KEEPER was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pranayama Helper on October 28, 2026.

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