# Yin Timer vs Mindful Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yin Timer at none against Mindful Timer's 2. Yin Timer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Mindful Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindful Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Yin Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Yin Timer against 5.0 for Mindful Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindful Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yin Timer ships an update every 4 months, Mindful Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yin Timer | Mindful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yin-timer/id1537454832/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodare](https://appshunter.io/developer/357998997) | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) |

## What reviewers say

### Yin Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yin-timer/id1537454832)

A discreet timer designed for calm activities like yoga or meditation. Set your desired duration, and the analog face completes one turn, providing a peaceful timekeeping experience without distracting ticking.

**Highlights:** Calm and discreet timer, Ideal for yoga and meditation, Analog face timekeeping, Customizable duration, No distracting ticking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mindful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355)

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Multiple automatic timers, Customizable interval bells, Save preset routines, Weekly session tracking, Gentle bell sounds, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mindful Timer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yin Timer free?

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

### Is Mindful Timer free?

Mindful Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yin Timer or Mindful Timer?

Yin Timer and Mindful Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Yin Timer or Mindful Timer have ads?

Neither Yin Timer nor Mindful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yin Timer or Mindful Timer?

Yin Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Mindful Timer weekly. Most recently, Yin Timer was updated on September 4, 2026 and Mindful Timer on September 13, 2026.

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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.*