Era vs OAr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Era
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Era is a minimal, mindful breathing app designed to help you slow down, refocus, and reset. Follow a simple rhythm β breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 2, release for 4 β and feel stress melt away in just three rounds. Set gentle reminders to pause and breathe throughout your day, build healthy habits, and track how often you take time to relax. Eraβs clean interface and analytics help you see your progress without distractions. Whether youβre winding down for sleep, easing anxiety, or improving focus, Era brings calm to your routine. Perfect for: β’ Reducing stress and finding relief β’ Improving focus and mindfulness β’ Creating a daily meditation habit β’ Supporting better sleep and relaxation Features: β’ Guided breathing pacer & timer β’ Smart notifications to stay consistent β’ Minimal design for focus and clarity β’ Insights into your breathing patterns Take a moment. Breathe. Find your calm with Era.
OAr
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OAr is your morning routine: a powerful breathing practice plus meditation, yoga, Pilates and a cold shower β every day the next practice, one tap and you're off. β’ Today at a glance: the next open practice sits on top, your last seven days below. You choose what belongs in your routine and in which order β or just the breathing. β’ Breathing: round by round, deep breaths, a breath hold after exhaling and a recovery breath. A glowing orb breathes with you, and the hold times adapt after every session. β’ Meditation: stillness with a gong at the start, in between and at the end β duration, gong and music are up to you. β’ Yoga and Pilates: a short video under 12 minutes every day, fullscreen in the YouTube player (internet required). β’ Cold shower: a few seconds to get ready, then a tone every 30 seconds. Make it through and extend next time. β’ Weekly goals with a streak, a reminder at your usual time, pause any time. β’ Supplements: set times and amounts, get a daily reminder, tick off what you've taken. β’ Custom practices: strength training, evening yoga or whatever suits you β as a timer with gong, music and animation, or with your own YouTube videos. β’ Badges for hold times, streaks and milestones; optionally your steps from Apple Health or Health Connect with a daily goal. β’ No account. Your practice stays on your device; anonymous usage statistics only if you agree. Safety: only practise sitting or lying down β never in water, while driving or anywhere fainting would be dangerous. If pregnant, epileptic or with cardiovascular conditions, consult a doctor first. OAr is not a medical device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OAr at none against Era's 1. OAr also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Era sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OAr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Era ships an update every 2 weeks, OAr daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Era | OAr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Picard | Johannes Lauber |
In-app purchases
Era
- Era Lifetime Access$9.99
OAr
No in-app purchases









