Comparison

Breathing Timer vs SetPace

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

Head to head
About

Breathing Timer

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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Take a few minutes to slow down. Breathing Timer shows you when to breathe in, hold, and breathe out, so you can follow along without counting seconds. Use it between tasks, after a busy day, or whenever you want a quiet break. Pick a breathing pattern and follow the animation. Included free: - 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 before you buy. Premium is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Available on iPhone and iPad.

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

Breathing Timer4 screens
SetPace2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetPace at none against Breathing Timer's 1. SetPace also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Breathing Timer'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. Breathing Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetPace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breathing Timer ships an update every 8 months, SetPace monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Breathing Timer versus SetPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathing TimerSetPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 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

Breathing Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

SetPace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breathing Timer free?
Breathing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetPace free?
SetPace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Breathing Timer or SetPace have ads?
Neither Breathing Timer nor SetPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breathing Timer or SetPace?
Breathing Timer ships an update every 8 months, and SetPace monthly. Most recently, Breathing Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and SetPace on September 11, 2026.

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