Simple Sinus Zazen Timer vs MindBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer
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This timer gives you the ability to set up your zazen-time and a preparation-time before. The signals are generated by a simple sinus-wave. So, you get a real digital tone as a signal not a sample of a singing bowl or something else. Take this signal to act, to meditate or to open and close your sitting by tapping your own singing-bowl. The signals and times may be varied to your needs. The App may run in background or locked device, so the energy consumption is very low.
MindBreak
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MindBreak helps you stop doom-scrolling and build healthier screen time—one mindful pause at a time. Most people pick up their phones “for a minute” and lose 30+. MindBreak helps you take that time back—and track your progress along the way. Try MindBreak free for 7 days. After your trial, unlock full access with a one-time purchase of $1.99. Two ways to use MindBreak: Daily Monitoring (Automatic) Set app limits and MindBreak tracks your usage—once you hit your limit, apps are blocked until the next day. Session Timer (On-demand) Start a timer for any activity. When it ends, complete a quick Challenge to continue. Track Your Progress View your stats to see how your screen time improves over time and stay motivated. Challenge Modes: Riddles • Trivia • Word game • Memory challenge Why MindBreak? Simple, distraction-free design Builds better habits through small pauses Makes stopping feel rewarding—not stressful Helps improve focus and reduce mindless scrolling Pause. Think. Continue with purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MindBreak at Free against Simple Sinus Zazen Timer's $0.99. MindBreak also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 11 months). Simple Sinus Zazen Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
MindBreak is free to download; Simple Sinus Zazen Timer costs $0.99 up front. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Sinus Zazen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer ships an update every 11 months, MindBreak every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Sinus Zazen Timer | MindBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dirk Scheidt | Mohammed Halawani |
In-app purchases
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer
No in-app purchases
MindBreak
- 7-day TrialFree
- MindBreak Full Access$1.99
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