Comparison

VibeCraft Timer vs SR Companion

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

Head to head
About

VibeCraft Timer

This app provides a silent, discreet haptic timer for your Apple Watch. It replaces audible alarms with customizable vibrations, perfect for meditation, focus, or any situation requiring a quiet alert. Enjoy a private experience with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Custom haptic intensity
  • Standalone watchOS app
  • 3-second vibration test mode
  • Slide-to-cancel timer
  • Adjust intensity on the fly
  • No data collection
Features
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Haptic Countdown Timer for Apple Watch Silent. Discreet. Customizable. VibeCraft Timer is a standalone Apple Watch app that replaces loud alarms with gentle haptic vibrations. Set a countdown timer, choose your vibration intensity, and feel a quiet nudge on your wrist when time is up — no sound, no screen glare, no interruptions. KEY FEATURES • Custom Haptic Intensity: Choose how strong and how often your Apple Watch vibrates at the end of the countdown. Higher intensity means more repeated vibrations for a more noticeable alert. • Standalone watchOS App: Runs entirely on Apple Watch — no iPhone required during use. • 3-Second Test Mode: Preview your selected vibration pattern instantly before setting your timer. • Slide-to-Control UI: Use intuitive swipe gestures to cancel a running timer. • Adjust on the Fly: Change vibration intensity even while the countdown is active. • No Data Collected: 100% private — zero data tracked or stored. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open VibeCraft Timer on your Apple Watch. 2. Tap “Set Vibration” on the home screen. 3. Choose your desired vibration intensity. 4. Start the countdown timer. 5. When time's up, your watch vibrates silently — repeated pulses based on your chosen intensity level. PERFECT FOR Meditation, breathwork, yoga, classroom exams, quiet meetings, focus sprints (Pomodoro), HIIT intervals, or any situation where a silent wrist alert is better than a beeping alarm. PRICING VibeCraft Timer is free to download and includes all core features. A one-time Premium upgrade unlocks Smooth Mode — vibration that slowly builds up to your set level instead of starting abruptly. Perfect for meditation, naps, or soft reminders where a gentle onset makes all the difference. Developed by YU CHEN YEH - Franky | Independent Developer

About

SR Companion

This app connects to your SmartRow sensor to display real-time rowing metrics, force curves, and power data. It offers detailed technique feedback with a stroke scoring system and customizable audio cues for milestones and achievements.

Highlights
  • Real-time rowing metrics (pace, stroke rate, calories)
  • Live force curve and power graph
  • Stroke scoring for technique feedback
  • Heart rate zone tracking
  • Apple Watch heart rate monitoring
  • FTMS broadcast for third-party apps
Features
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A companion app for the SmartRow rowing sensor. Connect via Bluetooth to see real-time rowing metrics, force curves, and power data on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac. Available in English, German, French, and Spanish. SR Companion is an independent, third-party companion app for the SmartRow rowing sensor — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or developed in cooperation with SmartRow or Ergometer Innovations B.V. REAL-TIME WORKOUT DATA - Pace, average pace, speed, stroke rate, calories, and calories per hour — updated every stroke - Tap any metric section to collapse it for a streamlined view — your layout is remembered - Odometer-style stroke count and distance displays with smooth rolling digits - Drive phase sweep animation on stroke length shows your stroke rhythm in real time LIVE FORCE CURVE - See your drive force profile as you row - Smooth morphing between strokes for fluid visual transitions - Optional previous-stroke overlay for technique comparison - Peak force and work-per-stroke tracking STROKE SCORE — TECHNIQUE FEEDBACK - Every stroke is scored 1–10 on Timing (peak position) and Shape (match and smoothness), color-coded red/orange/yellow/green - Reference curve follows the "Grinko style" described by Dr. Valery Kleshnev — strong leg-drive and an early peak - Target curve is dynamic: it adapts each stroke to your current rate and peak force - In-app info screen explains the methodology and cites the sources POWER GRAPH - Track power output across your session stroke by stroke - Average power reference line with optional tolerance band - Power consistency feedback shows percentage deviation when you drift outside your target range - Rolling window mode to focus on recent strokes HEART RATE ZONES - 5-zone heart rate model from Recovery (Z1) through Max (Z5) - Zone-colored display with animated progress ring showing percentage of max HR - Configurable max HR: automatic from HealthKit age or manual entry - Two formulas: Classic (220-age) and Tanaka (208-0.7x age) APPLE WATCH COMPANION - Use your Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor during workouts - Auto-launches and streams HR as soon as you open the iPhone app - Session Ready screen shows connection state and live HR BLUETOOTH HEART RATE MONITOR - Pair any Bluetooth LE heart rate strap as an alternative to Apple Watch - Heart rate displayed during workouts with zone coloring and percentage of max - HR data included in all exports PEAK TRACKING - Peak power, peak work, and peak pace highlighted with a flash when you set new session highs - Configurable steady-state holdoff suppresses alerts during your first strokes AUDIO FEEDBACK - Configurable chimes for distance milestones, new peak achievements, and power consistency threshold crossings - Full-screen flash at configurable distance intervals FTMS BROADCAST - Rebroadcast your rowing data as an FTMS fitness machine over Bluetooth - Third-party apps like CityRow, Kinomap, Regatta, and ErgZone can connect to receive your metrics in real time - NEW: Relay your rowing data to the Peloton fitness app, including your heart rate signal - Broadcasting continues in the background during your workout SESSION HISTORY & SYNC - Browse past sessions with power, pace, heart rate, and distance graphs - iCloud sync keeps your sessions across all your devices EXPORT - Auto-upload to Strava as Indoor Rowing with full power, distance, and heart rate data - Auto-save workouts to Apple Health Works with the SmartRow Pulley and SmartRow Power Handle. Not compatible with the WaterRower brand PowerPulley. Requires a SmartRow sensor, sold separately by SmartRow / Ergometer Innovations B.V. (www.smartrow.fit). This app is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturer.

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SR Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VibeCraft Timer at Free against SR Companion's $9.99. VibeCraft Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). SR Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

VibeCraft Timer is free to download; SR Companion costs $9.99 up front. VibeCraft Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SR Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VibeCraft Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VibeCraft Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, SR Companion weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VibeCraft Timer versus SR Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeCraft TimerSR Companion
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYU CHEN YEHGregory Burlingame

Customer experience

VibeCraft Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SR Companion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VibeCraft Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
None

SR Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VibeCraft Timer free?
VibeCraft Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SR Companion free?
SR Companion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VibeCraft Timer or SR Companion?
VibeCraft Timer is rated higher. VibeCraft Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SR Companion averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VibeCraft Timer or SR Companion have ads?
Neither VibeCraft Timer nor SR Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VibeCraft Timer or SR Companion?
VibeCraft Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SR Companion weekly. Most recently, VibeCraft Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and SR Companion on November 9, 2026.

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