# Sitting Time vs Mindful Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sitting Time at none against Mindful Timer's 2. Sitting Time also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Mindful Timer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sitting Time against 5.0 for Mindful Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindful Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sitting Time ships an update every 2 days, Mindful Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sitting Time | Mindful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitting-time/id1666982945/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Segall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666982949) | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) |

## What reviewers say

### Sitting Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitting-time/id1666982945)

This app provides a straightforward timer for meditation sessions, allowing users to set durations and delays. It features a dimming screen option and continues to play gongs even when the device is locked, supporting both light and dark modes.

**Highlights:** Adjustable timer (1-60 minutes), Customizable setup delay (1-60 seconds), Screen dimming for focus, Background gong playback, Light and Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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: Bell Sounds, Insights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sitting Time free?

Sitting Time 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, Sitting Time or Mindful Timer?

Sitting Time and Mindful Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Sitting Time or Mindful Timer have ads?

Neither Sitting Time nor Mindful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sitting Time or Mindful Timer?

Sitting Time ships an update every 2 days, and Mindful Timer weekly. Most recently, Sitting Time was updated on October 9, 2026 and Mindful Timer on October 12, 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.*