Comparison

SimplyTimer vs Tide Breathing

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

Head to head
About

SimplyTimer

This minimalist app is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with ease. It offers customizable intervals and background mode to keep your timer running smoothly. Enhance your training sessions and stay motivated with this efficient, distraction-free workout companion.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • Customizable intervals
  • Background timer mode
  • Supports HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, circuit training
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Elevate your workouts with the Simple Interval Timer, your new perfect exercise companion. Whether you're into HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, circuit training, or any high-intensity exercise, our minimalist app is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with ease. *Key Features:* - *Easy to Use:* Kickstart your workouts with a single tap, thanks to our hassle-free user interface. - *Customizable Intervals:* Tailor the number of sets, workout duration, rest time, and more to fit your needs, optimizing your training sessions. - *Background Mode:* Keep your timer running smoothly in the background, even when your device is locked, ensuring you stay on track with your workouts. Enhance your training sessions, stay motivated, and track your progress effortlessly with the Simple Interval Timer. It's the ultimate tool for efficient, distraction-free workouts. Experience the simplicity and effectiveness of the Simple Interval Timer today. Download now to elevate your fitness journey! Your feedback is valuable to us, feel free to share your experience and help us improve.

About

Tide Breathing

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Discover the power of conscious breathing with Tide - your personal guide to stress relief, better focus, and restful sleep. Transform your wellbeing in just a few minutes a day with science-backed breathing techniques used by elite athletes, Navy SEALs, and mindfulness practitioners worldwide. **FREE FEATURES:** - 3 evidence-based breathing patterns (Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Relaxation, Simple Breathing) - Beautiful wave animations synchronized to your breath - Progress tracking with 30-day calendar view - Streak counter to maintain consistency - Optional haptic feedback • Integration with Apple Health **PREMIUM FEATURES:** - 6+ advanced breathing patterns including Wim Hof Method, Physiological Sigh, and Coherent Breathing - Extended sessions: 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes - Multiple rounds for compound benefits (perfect for Wim Hof) - Premium ambient sounds: Flute, Relax Yoga, Spiritual Meditation - All future updates **BREATHING PATTERNS:** - Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) — Enhance focus and balance - 4-7-8 Relaxation — Deep relaxation and stress relief - Simple Breathing (4-4) — Mindful breathing for beginners - Coherent Breathing (5-5) — Optimize heart rate variability - Physiological Sigh — Quick stress relief - Wim Hof Method — Boost energy and vitality **WHY TIDE?** - Clean, distraction-free interface - Offline support — use anywhere - HealthKit integration — sync breathing sessions with Apple Health - Customizable duration and rounds - Beautiful animations and haptic feedback Start your breathing journey today. Your calm is just a tap away. Go Premium Tide Breathing offers a premium plan designed to make your workflows even simpler and more efficient. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Secondly, your subscription will renew automatically, but you can turn off auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimplyTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplyTimer at none against Tide Breathing's 2. SimplyTimer also leads on device support and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Tide Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SimplyTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimplyTimer versus Tide Breathing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyTimerTide Breathing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurice-Nikita Rafael Reichertvalentino rusconi

In-app purchases

None

SimplyTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide Breathing

Subscriptions2
  • Tide Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Tide Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SimplyTimer free?
SimplyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide Breathing free?
Tide Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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