Comparison

Orya Timer vs Sciatica Stretch

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

Head to head
About

Orya Timer

Features
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Orya is a beautifully simple interval timer for any time-based workout: HIIT, circuit training, stretching, calisthenics, planks, or physiotherapy routines. Set your work, rest, and warm-up phases, name your exercises, and let Orya guide you through the entire session — hands-free, with voice announcements and haptic cues. WORKOUT BUILDER • Warm-up, work, rest, round breaks — every phase fully customizable • Per-exercise durations and names (with muscle-group templates) • Bilateral exercises with automatic side-switch countdown • Multiple rounds with recovery breaks • Optional reps and weight targets per exercise VOICE & SOUND GUIDANCE • Spoken phase announcements in English, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and Chinese • "3, 2, 1" countdown and halfway cues • Beep mode or fully silent mode • Music ducking: your playlist keeps playing, Orya just lowers it briefly LIVE ACTIVITIES • Full countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Pause state and remaining time always visible at a glance BUILT FOR TRAINING • Big, readable timer with phase-colored progress ring • Adjust time on the fly with +/āˆ’ buttons • Skip, repeat, or pause any phase instantly • Screen stays awake during workouts • Keeps running in the background SHARE YOUR WORKOUTS • Export any workout as a file and share it with friends • Print-ready PDF export of your training plan PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no analytics, no data collection • Everything stays on your device Download Orya and turn any space into your gym.

About

Sciatica Stretch

Features
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Sciatica pain has a way of taking over your day. Sciatica Stretch gives you a simple, calming daily routine to ease the ache in your back, hip, and leg — built around the stretches and gentle movements physios actually recommend. Answer a few quick questions and you'll get a personalized plan matched to where your pain is, how intense it feels, and your goals. Each day takes just a few minutes. WHAT YOU GET • A personalized daily routine that adapts to how you feel • A full library of guided stretches — piriformis, hamstring, hip, glute, lower-back and core • A clear demonstration for every exercise, so you always know the right form • Daily pain check-ins and a progress graph that shows your relief over time • Gentle reminders to keep you consistent • Plain-language lessons on sciatica, posture, sleep, and when to see a professional HOW IT WORKS 1. Take the quick assessment 2. Log how your pain feels today 3. Follow your personalized routine 4. Watch your pain trend down, day by day WHO IT'S FOR Anyone dealing with sciatic nerve pain, a tight piriformis, lower-back tightness, or pain that travels into the hip, hamstring, or leg — whether from sitting, driving, lifting, or just daily life. Sciatica Stretch is for education and self-care and is not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. If your symptoms are severe or worsening, please consult a healthcare professional. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock your full personalized plan with Premium: $39.99/year or $6.99/week. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gardedllc.com/sciatica-stretch/terms Privacy Policy: https://gardedllc.com/sciatica-stretch/privacy

Screenshots

Orya Timer4 screens
Sciatica Stretch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sciatica Stretch at 17.0 against Orya Timer's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Orya Timer versus Sciatica Stretch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrya TimerSciatica Stretch
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiovanni MonacoOliver Welman

In-app purchases

None

Orya Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Sciatica Stretch

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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