Comparison

Session vs Orwen

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

Head to head
About

Session

Features
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Session is the interval training timer that adapts to YOUR sport. Whether you're running, doing HIIT, Tabata, or any other interval-based workout, Session lets you build fully customized sessions: number of reps, duration of each phase, type of effort (sprint, recovery, endurance, exercise, prep). WHY SESSION? 100% custom sessions — create as many phases as you want, in whatever order you want Real-time visual timeline — see exactly where you are in your session at a glance Customizable alerts — sound, vibration, or voice guidance to stay focused without looking at your screen Works with locked screen — start your session, pocket your phone, go Music-friendly — alerts play clearly even over your playlist No sign-up required — open the app and start, no account needed Free, no ads, no in-app purchases WHO IS IT FOR? Runners, athletes in physical training, interval trainers, HIIT and Tabata practitioners, or anyone who needs a reliable, simple interval timer. Your data stays on your phone. No account, no ad tracking. Your sport. Your pace. Your Session.

About

Orwen

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Orwen helps you take back your evenings. Automatically block distracting apps at bedtime, then unwind with calming sounds and instruments, all designed to help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. • Automatic screen blocking at bedtime • Guided evening routines: Sounds & Instruments • Evening journal to unwind before sleep • Gentle streak tracking to build the habit Orwen requires an auto-renewable subscription to access its features. No accounts, no clutter, just a calmer way to end your day. Subscription options: • Annual, with free trial, auto-renewing • Monthly, auto-renewing • Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Session4 screens
Orwen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Session at none against Orwen's 2. Session also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Orwen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session ships an update every 4 days, Orwen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Session versus Orwen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionOrwen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent DOLLONoe Lienard

In-app purchases

None

Session

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Orwen

Subscriptions2
  • Orwen Plus$8.991 Month
  • Orwen Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orwen free?
Orwen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Session or Orwen have ads?
Neither Session nor Orwen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session or Orwen?
Session ships an update every 4 days, and Orwen every 2 days. Most recently, Session was updated on October 7, 2026 and Orwen on October 5, 2026.

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