# Creative Timer vs Chimely Mindfulness Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Chimely Mindfulness Timer at 5.0 against Creative Timer's 2.0. Chimely Mindfulness Timer also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Chimely Mindfulness Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creative Timer | Chimely Mindfulness Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-timer/id1097954284/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimely-mindfulness-timer/id6754782048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Diehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/923712924) | [Kevin Rochowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850028729) |

## What reviewers say

### Creative Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-timer/id1097954284)

Design custom timer sequences for various activities like sports, workouts, or workshops. Save unlimited timers with multiple steps and configure audio cues or voice announcements for each stage. The app runs in the background and offers sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Create and save unlimited custom timers, Multi-step timers with varying durations, Audio cues and voice announcements, Background operation with notifications, Timer sharing with friends, Pre-set timers for common activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chimely Mindfulness Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimely-mindfulness-timer/id6754782048)

This app provides a simple countdown timer to help users stay focused and on schedule. It offers customizable chimes, live progress updates on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, and a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-tap timers, Schedule timers to end at specific times, Customizable chime styles, Dual progress rings for clarity, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support, Lightweight and distraction-free design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creative Timer free?

Creative Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chimely Mindfulness Timer free?

Chimely Mindfulness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Creative Timer or Chimely Mindfulness Timer?

Chimely Mindfulness Timer is rated higher. Creative Timer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chimely Mindfulness Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Creative Timer or Chimely Mindfulness Timer have ads?

Neither Creative Timer nor Chimely Mindfulness Timer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*