Comparison

TimeWave vs Open Posture Companion

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

Head to head
About

TimeWave

This versatile timer app allows users to create custom sequences for various activities, from breathwork and workouts to focus sessions and cooking. It offers AI-powered voice guidance, iCloud synchronization across Apple devices, and a minimalist black-and-white interface.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer chains
  • Breathwork flow builder
  • Intermittent fasting timers
  • Workout routine creator
  • Focus and Pomodoro timers
  • AI voice guidance
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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"Liquid Glass really comes to life on its widgets" - Michael Burkhardt, 9to5Mac. "What I like most about TimeWave, though, is its clean, black-and-white design" - John Voorhees, MacStories. "Best iPhone Apps of July, 2021" - Beau Hamilton, Slashdot. WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH TIMEWAVE? TimeWave allows you to combine your breathwork app, your workout app, your focus timer, cooking timer and much more into one single app. You can use TimeWave for: • Breathwork — build custom breathing flows like 4-7-8 Breathing to lower blood pressure, Physiological Sigh to reduce stress and anxiety, Wim Hof Breathing to increase alertness, Box Breathing to relax and much more. • Intermittent Fasting — Create your own intermittent fasting using various splits like 16:8, 12:12, 5:2, etc. You can create timer-splits for each day or for the entire week. • Workout Routines — create your own workouts by chaining excercise and break durations. You can make Tabata/HIIT workouts or even yoga routines. • 20-20-20 Rule — create a timewave to follow the 20-20-20 rule (Every 20 minutes look at something 20 ft away for 20 seconds) while working with screens to prevent eye-strain. • Focus Timers — create pomodoro timers or any kind of work-break timewaves. You are not restricted to 25 minute session, you can create any sequence that suits your preferences. • Cooking — ever had to keep resetting your timers after each whistle? well, now you wont have to. Just create a timewave for each recipe. • Everything — anything else that involves timed sequential tasks. SPECIAL FEATURES: • TimeWave A.I — TimeWave will tell you what has to be done for how long while the Calibre is running. For eg: "Breathe In For 4 Seconds" so you don't have to look at the screen. • iCloud Sync — Available on Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch and keeps everything up-to to date on all your devices with iCloud Sync. • Black & White UI — B&W is a lot of colours. If you are anything like us, you'll love our ironically modern black and white UI. MORE: • Personal touch — a hand-crafted Indie app. If you have any questions or feedback, you can reach out to us at timewave.team@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://timewaveapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://timewaveapp.com/terms

About

Open Posture Companion

Features
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Open Posture Companion is an independent, open-source utility for compatible Bluetooth posture reminder devices. If you own an Upright GO 1, this app lets you keep using it: scan, connect, calibrate your reference posture, and get gentle vibration reminders. WHAT IT DOES • Scan for compatible BLE posture devices nearby and connect with one tap • Remembers your device and reconnects automatically • Guided calibration flow to set your upright reference posture • Live status: upright/slouching indicator and forward-tilt angle • Training and Tracking modes — choose whether the device vibrates when you slouch or only senses • Test vibration to confirm everything works • Device vitals: battery level, charging, and wear status • Posture statistics: daily upright %, slouch counts, and worn time — plus a 30-day history with a color-graded chart and day-by-day timelines you can inspect down to the minute • Stats keep counting while the app runs in the background, even with the phone locked • Device info: lifetime usage odometer PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • No cloud sync — all data stays on your phone • No external analytics or tracking • Bluetooth is used only to communicate with your posture device Open source: https://github.com/niltonheck/open-posture-companion Requires original Upright GO 1 hardware. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by UPRIGHT. "Upright GO" is used only to identify compatibility with selected original hardware. This app is not a medical device. Features are posture reminders and vibration feedback, not medical treatment.

Screenshots

TimeWave4 screens
Open Posture Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Posture Companion at none against TimeWave's 3. Open Posture Companion also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). TimeWave's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Open Posture Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeWave versus Open Posture Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeWaveOpen Posture Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Sahil ArayakandyNilton Heck

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeWave

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

Open Posture Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeWave free?
TimeWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Posture Companion free?
Open Posture Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeWave or Open Posture Companion have ads?
Neither TimeWave nor Open Posture Companion shows ads.

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