Circuit Clock vs The Mindful Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Circuit Clock
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Circuit Clock is a simple tool for complex workout needs. It has features such as: - Countdown timer - Rest intervals - Fixed or unlimited rounds - Warning / End of round tones
The Mindful Timer
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Mindful timer is a free and open source interval timer for stretching, meditating, yin yoga, and other occasions where you want a simple timer with no ads, distractions, or other nonsense getting in your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Circuit Clock at every 10 days against The Mindful Timer's every 6 weeks. Circuit Clock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Circuit Clock ships an update every 10 days, The Mindful Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Circuit Clock | The Mindful Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephen Ludin | Charles Burgess |
In-app purchases
Circuit Clock
No in-app purchases
The Mindful Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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