Osteoboost vs Ember Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Osteoboost
This app helps manage bone health by tracking vibration therapy sessions, daily steps, and calcium intake. It provides reminders for therapy and supplements, and offers educational content on bone health. Syncs with Apple Health for a complete health overview.
- Track therapy progress
- Monitor daily steps and calcium intake
- Reminders for therapy and supplements
- Educational bone health resources
- Sync with Apple Health
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Osteoboost is your companion in managing and improving bone health. Designed for use with the FDA-cleared Osteoboost precision vibration therapy, the app connects seamlessly to your Osteoboost device to track your therapy progress, including session completion. In addition, the Osteoboost app helps you monitor other vital aspects of bone health, such as daily steps and calcium intake. Research shows patients who averaged 3 or more treatments of Osteoboost vibration therapy per week over 12 months saw an 83% reduction in bone strength loss and an 85% reduction in bone density loss. [1] MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS Track therapy sessions and see how you progress toward your bone health goals. NEVER FORGET A SESSION Get timely reminders for therapy sessions and supplement intake to ensure you stay on track with your treatment plan. TRACK DAILY GOALS Stay on top of your daily step and calcium intake goals, which are essential for maintaining strong bones. LEARN ABOUT BONE HEALTH Access a wealth of information on bone health, including factors that affect bone density and preventive measures. SYNC WITH APPLE HEALTH Integrate your step count with Osteoboost therapy data for a comprehensive view of your health. Take control of your bone health with Osteoboost – where advanced technology meets personalized care. Visit osteoboost.com to learn more about Osteoboost and purchase your device. All information, images, and other content shared through Osteoboost’s mobile or web applications is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. [1] Bilek LD, Flores LE, Waltman N, et al. Targeted Vibration for Bone Strength and Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial. JBMR Plus. 2024;ziae104. Published July 30, 2024. doi:10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae104
Ember Timer
A minimalist meditation timer focused on silent, haptic alerts. Set your duration with a drag and begin a session with a glowing candle animation. Gentle vibrations and visual cues signal the end of your meditation.
- Silent meditation timer
- Haptic feedback alerts
- Candle flame animation
- Simple duration setting
- Apple Health sync
- Offline use
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A candle in a dark room. That's it. Ember Timer is a meditation timer stripped to its essence. No guided audio. No streak counters. No social features. No settings screens. Just a warm flame on a dark background, and silence. Set your duration with a simple drag. Tap to begin. The candle glows in silence. When time is up, a gentle haptic heartbeat and soft velvet ripples bring you back — no jarring alarms, no sudden brightness. It may look simple. That is its strength. In a world of meditation apps competing for your attention, Ember Timer asks for nothing. It sits quietly until you need it, does one thing with care, and gets out of your way. - Warm candle flame animation on deep indigo - Gentle haptic heartbeat upon completion - Soft velvet curtain alert with rippling waves - Tap the golden koi to view past sessions, synced with Apple Health - No accounts, no ads, no tracking - No internet connection required Designed with intention. A quiet space to sit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ember Timer at 100% against Osteoboost's 13%. Ember Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). Osteoboost's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Osteoboost is free to download; Ember Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ember Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Osteoboost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ember Timer's.
Osteoboost ships an update every 4 weeks, Ember Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Osteoboost | Ember Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bone Health Technologies, Inc. | WILLEM DAVID LARSEN |
Customer experience
Osteoboost
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In-app purchases
Osteoboost
No in-app purchases
Ember Timer
No in-app purchases
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