Comparison

Breathing Timer vs Origin

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

Head to head
About

Breathing Timer

This app guides users through scientifically-proven breathing exercises to promote relaxation, stress management, and well-being. It features multiple techniques with audio cues and visual animations for a personalized, mindful experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple breathing exercises (4-2-4, 4-7-8, Box, HRV)
  • Calming audio cues
  • Visual breathing animations
  • Personalized practice customization
  • Scientifically backed techniques
Features
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Take a few minutes to slow down. Breathing Timer shows you when to breathe in, hold, and breathe out, so you can follow along without counting seconds. Use it between tasks, after a busy day, or whenever you want a quiet break. Pick a breathing pattern and follow the animation. Included free: - Four exercises: 4-2-4, 4-7-8, Box breathing, and HRV 5. - The classic ring and 3 Circles animations. - A round counter to keep track of your practice. With Premium: - Six more breathing exercises. - Custom timing in 0.1-second steps, with up to 30 seconds per phase. - All seven animations and five color themes. - Audio cues, including bells, chimes, and a Glide tone that follows your breath. - Your last exercise, animation, sound, and theme ready when you return. You can preview Premium features before you buy. Premium is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Available on iPhone and iPad.

About

Origin

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Breathe. Evolve. Connect. Step away from the digital noise and into the bioluminescent depths of Origin. More than just a meditation tool, Origin is a living, breathing generative ecosystem that responds to your rhythm. A Note from the Developer “In an era of relentless notifications and endless subscriptions, we wanted to build something that asks for nothing but your breath. Origin was born from a fascination with the silent, rhythmic pulse of the deep sea—a world where life moves with a grace we often forget in our digital lives. We spent months hand-crafting the fluid dynamics and bioluminescent shaders of our jellyfish, ensuring every contraction feels like a natural extension of your own lungs. This 1.0 release is more than a tool; it is a digital love letter to the ocean and to the quiet moments we all deserve. We’ve chosen a single-purchase model because we believe a sanctuary shouldn't have a recurring fee. Thank you for supporting an independent dream. May you find your rhythm in the depths. Find your breath. Find your Origin.” SYNC WITH LIFE Master the 4-7-8 breathing technique through a mesmerizing visual ASMR experience. As you inhale and exhale, your jellyfish companion mimics your rhythm, creating a profound sense of biological synchronicity. YOUR UNIQUE DNA No two Origins are alike. Through our generative DNA system, your jellyfish evolves its colors, patterns, and movements based on your consistency. It’s not just an app; it’s a digital lifeform born from your breath. CINEMATIC IMMERSION Powered by Metal and SpriteKit, Origin delivers a high-fidelity "Frutiger Aero" aesthetic. Experience a serene, transparent world of light and water designed to lower cortisol and induce deep relaxation. KEY FEATURES: • Intuitive 4-7-8 Breathing Guide • Generative DNA Evolution System • Resonance Day Tracking (Consistency rewards) • Single-purchase Premium Experience (No Subscriptions) Begin your journey to the depths. Find your Origin. Credits & Gratitude: "Origin features immersive soundscapes crafted through the fusion of original synthesis and curated textures from Freesound.org. Special thanks to the open-source community for their invaluable contributions to the world of sound."

Screenshots

Breathing Timer4 screens
Origin3 screens

Verdict

The call

Breathing Timer and Origin 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. Breathing Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Breathing Timer versus Origin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathing TimerOrigin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens Boje仁超 封

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breathing Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Origin

One-time1
  • Awaken the Eternal$2.99

Questions

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

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