Comparison

ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer vs SetPace

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

Head to head
About

ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer

This app guides users through scientifically-proven breathing exercises to promote relaxation, stress management, and well-being. It features multiple techniques with audio cues and visual animations for a personalized, mindful experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple breathing exercises (4-2-4, 4-7-8, Box, HRV)
  • Calming audio cues
  • Visual breathing animations
  • Personalized practice customization
  • Scientifically backed techniques
Features
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ZENmix Breathing Timer is for anyone who wants a quiet breathing break. Take a few minutes to slow down between tasks or after a busy day. Pick a breathing pattern and follow the animation. The timer shows you when to breathe in, hold, and breathe out, so you can follow along without counting seconds. Included: - Four exercises: 4-2-4, 4-7-8, Box breathing, and HRV 5. - The classic ring and 3 Circles animations. - A round counter to keep track of your practice. With Premium: - Six more breathing exercises. - Custom timing in 0.1-second steps, with up to 30 seconds per phase. - All seven animations and five color themes. - Audio cues, including bells, chimes, and a Glide tone that follows your breath. - Your last exercise, animation, sound, and theme ready when you return. You can preview Premium features. Available on iPhone and iPad. The features listed under Premium require a one-time purchase. No subscription is needed.

About

SetPace

Features
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Crush your workouts with SetPace — a beautifully simple, customizable interval timer designed for fitness, focus, and consistency. Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), yoga, strength training, or deep work sessions, SetPace gives you complete control over your exercise and rest durations — no distractions, just results. Features: Custom timers for Exercise and Rest Adjustable Repetitions to match your workout plan Clean, intuitive design for quick setup and use Haptic and sound cues to keep you on pace Lightweight and ad-free – just you and your routine Perfect for: HIIT & Tabata Weightlifting sets Pomodoro focus sessions Yoga & breathwork Stretching routines No subscriptions. No clutter. Just the essential tools to keep your rhythm strong and your goals in sight.

Screenshots

ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer4 screens
SetPace2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetPace at none against ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer's 1. SetPace also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads 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. ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetPace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer ships an update every 5 months, SetPace monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer versus SetPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZENmix Breathing Timer & PacerSetPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens BojeAlberto Purpura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

SetPace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer free?
ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetPace free?
SetPace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer or SetPace have ads?
Neither ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer nor SetPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer or SetPace?
ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer ships an update every 5 months, and SetPace monthly. Most recently, ZENmix Breathing Timer & Pacer was updated on November 12, 2026 and SetPace on October 30, 2026.

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