Comparison

Breathe Wisely vs Quiet Time

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

Head to head
About

Breathe Wisely

Master your breath with guided exercises and meditation. Reduce stress, boost energy, and improve focus in minutes. Offers customizable sessions, soothing sounds, and progress tracking for a peaceful experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable breathing exercises
  • Science-based calming techniques
  • Engaging animations and sounds
  • Guided breathing programs
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Customizable themes and achievements
Features
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Master your breath. Find your calm. Breathe Wisely is your simple companion for breathing exercises and meditation. Designed to help you reduce stress, boost energy, and improve focus—in just a few minutes. Why Breathe Wisely? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Customizable Breathing: Adjust inhale, hold, and exhale times to match your needs. - Science-Based: Calm your mind and optimize oxygen with proven techniques. - Beautiful Experience: Engaging animations and soothing sounds guide your practice. Perfect for beginners and seasoned breathers alike, Breathe Wisely offers an intuitive way to reconnect with your breath. Whether you're winding down, recharging, or seeking mindfulness, this app brings peace to your pocket. Features: - Guided breathing programs - Customizable sessions for any duration - Soothing sounds for peak relaxation - Progress tracking and statistics - Custom themes - Achievements to keep you motivated Experience true calm with Breathe Wisely.

About

Quiet Time

This app provides a unique countdown timer that automatically resets when it detects noise. It's designed to help children stay quiet during routines and adults maintain focus during meditation or work. Enjoy peaceful moments with a simple, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Automatic noise-triggered reset
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Focus and meditation timer
  • Distraction-free design
  • Configurable countdown lengths
  • Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking
Features
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Quiet Time: Timer Countdown is the simple, calming timer designed for kids, parents, and anyone who needs a moment of silence. The timer resets automatically when it hears noise - helping kids stay quiet, helping adults stay focused, and making peaceful moments easier. Designed for Kids & Parents Keeping kids calm can be hard. Quiet Time makes it easier with a clean, child-friendly interface and a silent countdown that restarts if noise is detected. Parents use it for: • Quiet time routines • Gentle timeouts • Independent play • Calming down before bed Perfect for Adults, Too Need a reset? Use Quiet Time as: • A meditation timer • A focus timer • A mindfulness break • A distraction-free countdown • A quiet time challenge that restarts if you make noise Simple. Clean. No noise. Just time to breathe, reset, and refocus. Why Users Love Quiet Time • Timer restarts automatically when it hears noise • Distraction-free design • Fast, clean interface • Configurable countdown lengths • Works for kids and adults • Helps build independence, calm, and consistency Made for Peaceful Moments Quiet Time is built for real life—whether you’re parenting a toddler, trying to meditate for five minutes, or simply need a mindful break between tasks. The design stays out of your way so you can stay present. Safe for All Ages No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a simple tool to help everyone find a moment of calm. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StT9p1ItSFJCgUoxQHX43tWZqTFDjUJmzGyCbCkG3mQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breathe Wisely4 screens
Quiet Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Breathe Wisely at every 2 days against Quiet Time's every 5 weeks. Quiet Time's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Breathe Wisely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quiet Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Breathe Wisely against 5.0 for Quiet Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breathe Wisely ships an update every 2 days, Quiet Time every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Breathe Wisely versus Quiet Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathe WiselyQuiet Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutsource Wisely LLCStephen Peck

Customer experience

Breathe Wisely

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quiet Time

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Breathe Wisely

Subscriptions2
  • Breathe Wisely - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Breathe Wisely - Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Breathe Wisely - Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Quiet Time

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Breathe Wisely free?
Breathe Wisely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Time free?
Quiet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breathe Wisely or Quiet Time?
Breathe Wisely and Quiet Time are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Breathe Wisely or Quiet Time have ads?
Neither Breathe Wisely nor Quiet Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breathe Wisely or Quiet Time?
Breathe Wisely ships an update every 2 days, and Quiet Time every 5 weeks. Most recently, Breathe Wisely was updated on September 30, 2026 and Quiet Time on October 5, 2026.

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