Comparison

Simple Sinus Zazen Timer vs MindBreak

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

Head to head
About

Simple Sinus Zazen Timer

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Simple Sinus Zazen Timer4 screens
MindBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer versus MindBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Sinus Zazen TimerMindBreak
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirk ScheidtMohammed Halawani

In-app purchases

None

Simple Sinus Zazen Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindBreak

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • MindBreak Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Simple Sinus Zazen Timer free?
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindBreak free?
MindBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Sinus Zazen Timer or MindBreak have ads?
Neither Simple Sinus Zazen Timer nor MindBreak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Sinus Zazen Timer or MindBreak?
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer ships an update every 11 months, and MindBreak every 11 days. Most recently, Simple Sinus Zazen Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and MindBreak on October 18, 2026.

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