Comparison

BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM vs Harmony Timer

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

Head to head
About

BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM

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The sound source in the device can be used as background music and signal sound. Count-up and count-down display can be selected. Animation: Choose from four types: Simple, Metronome, Graph, and Pinwheel. The Pinwheel animation rotates as if it catches the wind when you blow into the microphone with your breath. For details, go to the support URL. Credit Title: BGM and Sound Effects by OtoLogic(CC BY 4.0)

About

Harmony Timer

This app provides customizable interval timers for various fitness activities, from high-intensity workouts to meditation. It features an intuitive interface, versatile training modes, and progress tracking to help users optimize their training and well-being.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT, Tabata, and weight training support
  • Yoga and meditation modes
  • Intuitive and dynamic interface
  • Versatile training modes
  • Progress tracking and calendar view
Features
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The round timer for every martial art. Boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, karate, taekwondo, judo and wrestling, each one tap away, plus interval training, stretching and guided breathing for the rest of your session. Pick a format, tap Start, and follow the bell. Rounds and the Simple training and stretching timers are free. Harmony Timer Pro adds sectional workouts and stretches, guided breathing, and saved presets. QUICK START FOR EVERY MARTIAL ART Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ rolls, judo randori, karate kumite, taekwondo, wrestling, heavy bag, shadowboxing and Tabata, with the round length, rest and number of rounds already set. Or set your own. Follow the start sound, the end-of-round gong, an optional 10-second warning and the break countdown. READ IT FROM ACROSS THE MAT Big digits in a bold color for every phase, turning amber in the last 10 seconds. Tap the timer for full screen. On iPhone Duo, fold it and stand it on its side like a ring clock; on iPad, prop it against the wall and run the class. KEEP YOUR PHONE LOCKED On supported iPhones, a Live Activity shows the session on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. With notifications allowed, the bells ring while the phone is locked, even without background music. Notification sounds follow your phone's Ring/Silent setting. Reopen the app to return to the running timer. TRAIN, THEN STRETCH Use Simple mode for a warm-up, one work period and a cool-down, or for a continuous stretch. Pro adds Sectional mode: work and rest sets for conditioning, or core, lower-body and upper-body phases for recovery. GUIDED BREATHING WITH PRO Follow an animated breathing circle for box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing or a pattern of your own, or sit with a self-guided meditation timer. EARN YOUR BELT Track sessions, training days and your streak on a calendar. Your in-app belt follows your training days in the last 30: reach black belt at 15. Finish a session with a summary you can share as an image. WHAT'S FREE • Rounds, including every Quick start format • Train and Stretch in Simple mode • Home, Progress, belts, streaks and session summaries • Lock Screen features on supported iPhones HARMONY TIMER PRO • Sectional training and stretching • Meditate, including guided breathing • Saved presets Existing subscribers keep full access. YOUR DATA No account and no ads. Your history, presets and settings are stored on your device. Harmony Timer is a timer and gives no medical advice; check with a doctor before you start a new exercise or breathing routine. SUBSCRIPTION Harmony Timer Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Eligible new subscribers get a free trial: 1 week with the monthly plan, 2 weeks with the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://harmonytimer.journeyon.co/TermsOfService.html Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://harmonytimer.journeyon.co/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM4 screens
Harmony Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Harmony Timer at none against BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM's shown. BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Harmony Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM ships an update every 5 weeks, Harmony Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM versus Harmony Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBGMTimer|Training with FAV BGMHarmony Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaiki IwamotoJourney On

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM

One-time1
  • 広告非表示 (remove Ad)$0.49
2 purchases

Harmony Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access (Yearly)14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM free?
BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harmony Timer free?
Harmony Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM or Harmony Timer have ads?
BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM shows ads; Harmony Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM or Harmony Timer?
BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Harmony Timer every 8 months. Most recently, BGMTimer|Training with FAV BGM was updated on October 12, 2026 and Harmony Timer on October 25, 2026.

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