Comparison

Zen Timer. vs Breath Explor Operator Guide

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

Head to head
About

Zen Timer.

This app helps you focus on meditation and mindfulness with customizable timers. Set preparation, meditation, interval, and cool-down times with various alert sounds and background music. Track your progress and maintain logs for a more peaceful practice.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited custom timers
  • Adjust preparation, meditation, and interval times
  • Select from 18 free interval sounds
  • Choose background music
  • Supports background and lock screen operation
  • Meditation log and report tracking
  • Multiple profiles and reminders
Features
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Zen Timer is a handy app to help you focusing on zen/meditation/insight, you can totally relax without worrying about time. It has four default timers and you can create and custom your own timers. You can custom the preparation time, meditation time, interval number & interval time (each interval time can be different), cool down time. 18 free sounds are available to be chosen as switch interval alert sound. Start the timer and enjoy the peace... Key Features: ⁃ Custom and create unlimited timers. ⁃ Custom preparation time, meditation time, interval number, interval time, cool down time and background picture. ⁃ Each interval time can be set as different duration. ⁃ Choose background music to be played from device. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ 18 free interval switch sounds. ⁃ Set switch sounds to be played one, two or three times. ⁃ Keep and share meditation logs. ⁃ Meditation time reports. ⁃ Multiple profiles. ⁃ Create unlimited reminders. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Dropbox backup and restore. ⁃ Supports transferring to Health app. ⁃ Supports Today Widget. ⁃ Supports Apple Watch version. ⁃ Supports universal version (available on both iPhone and iPad). If you have any question or suggestion, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.

About

Breath Explor Operator Guide

Features
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Breath Explor Operator Guide leads the operator through an approved test with the Breath Explor Sampling Device. The app is meant to be used for educating operators and as a support for the operator's ongoing testing. Features: - A timer that shows the recommended time for every exhalation - A counter for the number of exhalations. Suggests a pause after four and eight exhalations, and notifies the operator when twelve exhalations have been completed. - Instructional video and status messages that describe the current stage in the testing process. - Multi-language support with video instructions available in Swedish, English, German, and Dutch. About Breath Explor Operator Guide: - Exhaled breath constitutes an attractive specimen for medical investigations. - Breath Explor Sampling Device is very easy to use and offers A-B-C sampling through three separate collectors. - Breath Explor Operator Guide is intended for professional use only. The app is meant to be used for educating operators and to function as a support for the operator during ongoing testing. - To be used anywhere: Breath Explor Operator Guide functions without internet connection or mobile reception. All video instructions are bundled locally in the app. - Munkplast AB does not collect any information from the app nor the user. For more information, please visit http://www.breathexplor.com

Screenshots

Zen Timer.4 screens
Breath Explor Operator Guide1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breath Explor Operator Guide at none against Zen Timer.'s 2. Breath Explor Operator Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price and device support 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. Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Breath Explor Operator Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, Breath Explor Operator Guide every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Timer. versus Breath Explor Operator Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Timer.Breath Explor Operator Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB14 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDMunkplast AB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zen Timer.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months14 Days trial$4.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$49.99
None

Breath Explor Operator Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Timer. free?
Zen Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breath Explor Operator Guide free?
Breath Explor Operator Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen Timer. or Breath Explor Operator Guide have ads?
Zen Timer. shows ads; Breath Explor Operator Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Timer. or Breath Explor Operator Guide?
Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, and Breath Explor Operator Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zen Timer. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Breath Explor Operator Guide on November 2, 2026.

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