# Mindful Timer vs Paws and Patterns

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mindful Timer at free against Paws and Patterns's freemium. Mindful Timer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Paws and Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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 and Paws and Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mindful Timer against 5.0 for Paws and Patterns. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindful Timer has 12 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindful Timer | Paws and Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-and-patterns/id6758968514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) | [Anurag Karuparti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876095017) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Paws and Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-and-patterns/id6758968514)

Track your pet's food, symptoms, and activities to uncover health patterns and potential allergies. Generate professional reports for your veterinarian to aid in diagnosis and long-term care planning.

**Highlights:** Quick 5-second logging, Automatic correlation detection, Visual health timeline, Professional PDF reports, Support for multiple pets, Pattern analysis engine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindful Timer free?

Mindful Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paws and Patterns free?

Paws and Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mindful Timer or Paws and Patterns?

Mindful Timer and Paws and Patterns are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Mindful Timer or Paws and Patterns have ads?

Neither Mindful Timer nor Paws and Patterns shows ads.

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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.*