Comparison

Craving Timer vs PNEU

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

Head to head
About

Craving Timer

Features
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Pause Timer is a simple "emergency brake" between the urge and the habit. The app helps you not ban everything at once, but buy time: postpone the next stick/cigarette/puff, spot patterns, and gradually increase intervals. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap one big button β€” the timer starts from your last time. 2. If too soon β€” the app shows how long to wait (it factors in how many "chances" you have left today). 3. Before logging, pick a reason: habit, stress, boredom, other, or "don't know." Tips help you switch focus and ride out the peak. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Circular timer β€” shows how much time has passed. β€’ Recommended interval β€” gently reminds when to wait a bit longer. β€’ Daily counter β€” limit and "how many left" in clear blocks. β€’ Weekly chart β€” 7-day progress: where control grows, where it dips. β€’ Craving reasons β€” see triggers (stress/boredom/habit) and act on them. β€’ Tip reminders β€” short ideas for what to do instead of autopilot. FOR WHO β€” If you want to quit and care about small steps. β€” If you use cigarettes, vape, or heated tobacco (sticks) and want to keep the habit under control. β€” If you slip on autopilot and want awareness without guilt. PRINCIPLES β€’ No guilt or pressure: you decide how to use the app. β€’ No sign-up: everything works right away. β€’ Privacy: data stays on your device. No accounts or server uploads. WHY A TIMER Cravings come in waves: first "need it now," then it gets easier. The timer shifts focus from "want" to "wait a bit longer." You see numbers, not feelings β€” that reduces autopilot. IMPORTANT This app is not a medical device. If you need help with addiction β€” seek a specialist.

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PNEU

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Feel overwhelmed? PNEU helps you breathe through stress, anxiety, and big emotions with guided exercises that actually work. Whether you're managing a hectic workday, helping your child through a meltdown, or just need a moment to resetβ€”PNEU puts powerful regulation tools in your pocket. BREATHE WITH PURPOSE Our signature breathing orb syncs to a healthy resting heart rate (65 BPM), guiding you through scientifically-backed breathing patterns. Feel gentle haptic pulses match your breath. Watch the orb expand and contract. No counting. No confusion. Just calm. Choose your session: β€’ 30-second Quick Calm β€’ 1-minute Reset β€’ 3-minute Deep Regulation β€’ 5-minute Full Session MR. JACKSON'S VOICE Skip the robotic text-to-speech. PNEU features warm, human voice guidance from Mr. Jacksonβ€”like having a calm mentor coaching you through each breath. BUILT FOR FAMILIES Create profiles for everyone in your household: β€’ Adults get professional, focused tools β€’ Teens get relatable guidance β€’ Kids get playful exercises with fun achievements Each profile tracks its own progress, favorites, and badges. COMPLETE TOOLKIT β€’ Breathing Exercises - Guided breath pacing with visual orb and haptic feedback β€’ Grounding Techniques - 5-4-3-2-1 sensory exercises for anxiety β€’ Mindful Movement - Micro-movements for desk breaks β€’ Quick Journal - Reflect after sessions β€’ Progress Tracking - See patterns and celebrate streaks β€’ Crisis Resources - One-tap access to helplines EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Stay motivated with badges like "First Breath," "Week Warrior," and "Breathing Master." 20+ achievements to unlock! 12 LANGUAGES English β€’ Spanish β€’ French β€’ German β€’ Portuguese β€’ Chinese β€’ Japanese β€’ Korean β€’ Arabic β€’ Hindi β€’ Hungarian β€’ Polish YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED β€’ Data stays on YOUR device β€’ No account required to start β€’ No ads. No tracking. Ever. PNEU is a wellness tool designed to support emotional regulation. It is not a replacement for professional medical or mental health treatment. Take your first breath toward feeling better. Download PNEU today.

Screenshots

Craving Timer4 screens
PNEU4 screens

Verdict

The call

Craving Timer and PNEU are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Craving Timer versus PNEU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraving TimerPNEU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVALERIIA OREKHOVACAMRYN CORDELL DEVON LOUIS JACKSON

In-app purchases

None

Craving Timer

No in-app purchases

None

PNEU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Craving Timer free?
Craving Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PNEU free?
PNEU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Craving Timer or PNEU have ads?
Neither Craving Timer nor PNEU shows ads.

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