The Mindfulness App vs IntervalSmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Mindfulness App
Access over 500 guided meditations, sleep stories, and courses from global experts. Customize silent or guided sessions with various background sounds and durations. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health and Apple Watch.
- 500+ guided meditations and courses
- Sleep stories for relaxation
- Customizable silent or guided sessions
- Multiple background sounds
- Personalized user statistics
- Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
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With over 500 guided meditations, sleep stories and courses from experts around the world, we have options for every mood, time of the day and for everyone from beginners to experienced. • Guided meditations and courses of different topics in over 10 different languages. • Sleep Stories for a gentle closing of the day. • Reminders to help you remember to meditate. • Daily Notices to keep you mindful throughout the day. • Personalized user statistics. • The Mindfulness App saves your meditation sessions to your Apple Health App. • Apple Watch Integration. If you find that you enjoy a silent meditation, or simply want to include a personalized meditation into your practice, you can pick and choose between: • 3-99 minute meditations. • Option of silent or guided. • Inclusion of bells and a guided introduction. • Different background sounds such as forest, rain, waves and more. • Possibility to save your favorites for quick access. As a new user, you have the option to take advantage of our Free Trial that allows you to test the app and access all premium content for a full seven days. Included in our Premium Subscription: • Unlimited access to all meditations and courses in over 20 different topics. • Make meditations and course sessions available offline. • Regularly updated content allows you to discover new favorite meditations and teachers. For those that wish to have access to our premium version, we offer auto-renewable subscription: • $79.99 per year These prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. We’re here to help you find what meets your needs and make meditation work for your daily life to improve your inner well-being. We want to be a part of your mindfulness journey, making it possible to meditate wherever you may be! Read the terms and conditions here: https://themindfulnessapp.com/terms-of-service Read the privacy policy here: https://themindfulnessapp.com/privacy-policy
IntervalSmith
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IntervalSmith is a precision interval timer built around the way you actually train. Stack warm-up, exercise, rest, and cool-down stages into unlimited sections, set repeats per section, and let the app run the clock while you run the workout. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Create any interval structure in seconds. Add multiple sections, each with its own stages and repeat count. Need rest between rounds? Set it once — IntervalSmith handles the math automatically. AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Never miss a transition. Distinct tones mark each stage type, a 3-2-1 countdown ticks before every change, and an optional halfway alert helps you pace yourself. Everything works through your headphones. APPLE WATCH (Pro) Run your workout from your wrist. The Watch app mirrors your full interval structure with a smooth progress ring and live countdown — staying accurate even when your wrist is down. Always On Display compatible. TEMPLATE LIBRARY (Pro) Browse ready-made workouts — Tabata, AMRAP, EMOM, strength circuits, yoga flows, and more — and add them to your library with one tap. IMPORT & EXPORT (Pro) Share workouts with training partners or back them up. Export any workout as a file and import from other IntervalSmith users. HEALTHKIT (Pro) Save every session to Apple Health automatically. Workouts are classified by activity type — running, yoga, strength training, cycling, and more — so your rings close and your stats stay accurate. WORKOUT HISTORY (Pro) Every session is logged with completion time, duration, and whether you finished. FREE & PRO IntervalSmith is free with unlimited custom workouts. Upgrade to Pro with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees — to unlock the Watch app, full history, Template Library and Import & Export. Pro includes Family Sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IntervalSmith at every 5 days against The Mindfulness App's fortnightly. The Mindfulness App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Mindfulness App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IntervalSmith sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Mindfulness App ships an update fortnightly, IntervalSmith every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Mindfulness App | IntervalSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reflective Technologies ApS | Frank Fattizzi |
In-app purchases
The Mindfulness App
- Stress Relief with Mindfulness$2.991 Month
- Sleep Better$2.991 Month
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- 1 Month Premium$9.991 Month
- Premium Library7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- Premium Full Access1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Annual Membership1 Year trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Annual Membership1 Year trial$99.991 Year
IntervalSmith
- IntervalSmith Pro$4.99
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