Comparison

GLOW Self vs Peekaboo Timer

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

Head to head
About

GLOW Self

Features
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GLOW is a mental wellness app built for moments when life feels loud. Whether you're stressed about a hard conversation, struggling to sleep, working through recovery, or just need someone to talk to — GLOW gives you tools that actually help. WHAT'S INSIDE Glow Chat — a warm AI companion that listens without judgment. It remembers what you've shared and meets you where you are. Mood Tracking — quick daily check-ins that show patterns in your week and your month, not just streaks. Just Breathe — six science-backed breathing techniques, including a 30-day challenge that builds a real habit. Recovery — a constellation map for tracking days. Each day becomes a star. Hard days count too. Includes a private letter you write on day one that unlocks at day thirty. Social Coach — practice difficult conversations before having them. AI plays the other person while you find your words. Real situations across friendships, family, dating, and more. Wins — log what went well today. Or what you survived. The app shows you what you wrote a week and a month ago, so you can see how far you've come. Mind Reset — seven brain exercises designed to break emotional spirals. Two minutes is all it takes. Vibe Check — quick gut-check for situations that feel off. Get a clear read in under two minutes. Facial Training — release tension stored in your face with twenty exercises and three guided routines. DESIGNED FOR YOU GLOW is built specifically for teenage girls and young adult women navigating real life. The language is human, the design is warm, and the features respond to who you are — not who an algorithm thinks you should be. GLOW is free. A subscription unlocks extended chat access and premium features, but everything that matters is available without paying. IMPORTANT GLOW is a wellness tool, not a substitute for professional mental health care. The Recovery feature includes access to crisis resources for users who may need them. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. Optional cloud sync requires an account. We don't sell anything to anyone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Peekaboo Timer

This boxing timer app allows users to customize rounds, work, and rest durations for various training styles. It offers presets for different martial arts and fitness routines, ensuring a simple, fast, and reliable workout experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable rounds, work, and rest durations
  • Multiple training presets (Boxing, MMA, HIIT, Tabata)
  • Works on lock screen and with screen off
  • Live Activities support
  • Landscape mode
  • Motivational quotes
Features
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Peekaboo Timer is a boxing timer built for fighters, athletes and anyone who trains hard. You can set rounds, work duration, rest duration and customize everything to your needs in settings. Why choose Peekaboo? - 100% Free - Apple's native Liquid Glass interface - Works on lock screen and with screen off - Live Activities included - Custom Timer Styles - Landscape mode support - Motivational quotes Presets for every athlete Choose from Default, Pro Boxing, Amateur Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, HIIT, Tabata — or build your own custom session from scratch. It is simple, fast and reliable. Built by an amateur boxer

Screenshots

GLOW Self4 screens
Peekaboo Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Peekaboo Timer at none against GLOW Self's 5. Peekaboo Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. GLOW Self sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Peekaboo Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLOW Self ships an update every 2 months, Peekaboo Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GLOW Self versus Peekaboo Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLOW SelfPeekaboo Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNibaldo CvitanicAnton Palchyk

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GLOW Self

Subscriptions4
  • Glow Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glow Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Glow Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Glow Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glow Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Peekaboo Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLOW Self free?
GLOW Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peekaboo Timer free?
Peekaboo Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GLOW Self or Peekaboo Timer have ads?
Neither GLOW Self nor Peekaboo Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLOW Self or Peekaboo Timer?
GLOW Self ships an update every 2 months, and Peekaboo Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, GLOW Self was updated on October 3, 2026 and Peekaboo Timer on October 9, 2026.

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