Comparison

Harmony Timer vs O2

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

Head to head
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

About

O2

Features
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Train your breath like a professional freediver. O2 is a science-based breath-hold training app that helps you extend your breath-hold time, build CO₂ tolerance, and improve mental focus through progressive training protocols. PROVEN TRAINING METHODS • CO₂ Tables — Build carbon dioxide tolerance with decreasing rest intervals • O₂ Tables — Extend breath-hold capacity with increasing hold times • Box Breathing — The 4-4-4-4 technique for stress relief and focus • Progressive difficulty levels from beginner to advanced BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE • Designed for freedivers, spearfishers, swimmers, surfers, and athletes • Used by professionals to prepare for competition and improve underwater performance • Backed by established breath-hold training science SMART TRAINING EXPERIENCE • Haptic feedback guides you through each phase without looking at the screen • Voice cues announce hold and breathe phases • Visual timer with clear phase indicators • Track your progress with detailed statistics HEALTH INTEGRATION • Sync workouts to Apple Health • Track your training consistency • Monitor progress over time SIMPLE & FOCUSED • Clean, distraction-free interface • No subscriptions — one-time purchase unlocks everything forever • Works offline, anywhere • Family Sharing supported Whether you're training for freediving competitions, improving your surf hold-downs, or simply want to experience the mental clarity that comes with breath control — O2 gives you the tools to progress safely and effectively. Start your breath-hold journey today.

Screenshots

Harmony Timer4 screens
O24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: O2 at every 4 days against Harmony Timer's every 8 months. Harmony Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Harmony Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and O2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harmony Timer ships an update every 8 months, O2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Harmony Timer versus O2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmony TimerO2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJourney OnDenis Tronin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Harmony Timer

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

O2

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Harmony Timer free?
Harmony Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is O2 free?
O2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harmony Timer or O2 have ads?
Neither Harmony Timer nor O2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harmony Timer or O2?
Harmony Timer ships an update every 8 months, and O2 every 4 days. Most recently, Harmony Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and O2 on October 31, 2026.

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