Comparison

Now Timer vs Orb

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

Head to head
About

Now Timer

Features
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Gong Timer is a small, calm app for people who want less noise and more presence. No feeds, no accounts, no pressure β€” just your breath and a simple timer. Breathe with structure β€’ Gentle guided breathing patterns for sleep, stress, and everyday meditation β€’ Clear ratios like 4-2-6-2 or 3-3-3-3, easy to follow at a glance β€’ Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for balance and focus Stillness in one tap β€’ Start a session with a single tap β€’ Minimal timer screen with no distractions β€’ Choose how long you sit and let the app stay out of the way A quiet calendar β€’ See your past meditations on a soft monthly view β€’ Notice your rhythm over time, without streaks or gamification Privacy and offline first β€’ Works fully offline once installed β€’ No login, no tracking, no ads β€’ Your data stays on your device Gong Timer is for anyone who wants a small, beautiful tool to return to their breath β€” at bedtime, between meetings, or in the middle of a chaotic day. Less, but better.

About

Orb

Features
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Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or struggling to wind down, Orb helps you regulate your breath using clear visual guidance and proven breathing patterns. WHAT ORB DOES - Guided breathing with a calm, visual orb - Exercises for calm, focus, sleep, and energy - Science-backed breathing techniques - Fully customizable breathing patterns DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY A tool you open, breathe with, and close. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - No analytics or tracking - Your data stays on your device WHEN TO USE ORB - During stress or anxiety - Before sleep - To refocus during work - Anytime you need to reset your breath Take a minute. Follow the orb. Breathe.

Screenshots

Now Timer4 screens
Orb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Now Timer at Free against Orb's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Now Timer is free to download; Orb costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Now Timer versus Orb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow TimerOrb
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDev Pramoth NandhakumarChrister Johnsrud

In-app purchases

None

Now Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Orb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now Timer free?
Now Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orb free?
Orb costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Now Timer or Orb have ads?
Neither Now Timer nor Orb shows ads.

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