# Mindful Timer vs Heart iQ

The clearest difference is update cadence: Heart iQ at every 3 days against Mindful Timer's weekly. Heart iQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Mindful Timer's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). 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 Heart iQ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Heart iQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindful Timer has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Mindful Timer ships an update weekly, Heart iQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindful Timer | Heart iQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-iq/id6792731850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) | [Heart iQ Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819809731) |

## 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 |


### Heart iQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-iq/id6792731850)

Access your programs, practices, live events, and community in one hub. Discover introductory sessions, track progress in enrolled lessons, and engage in daily guided practices. Connect with members, join circles, and message others.

**Highlights:** Program enrollment and progress tracking, Guided audio and video practices, Community feed and direct messaging, Live event and retreat resources, Personalized guide for support, Introductory sessions and webinars

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insights to Intimacy | $20.00 | one-time |
| Heart iQ Foundations | $196.99 | one-time |
| The Heart iQ Experience | $196.99 | one-time |
| LRY Virtual Retreat | $199.99 | one-time |
| As in Circle, As in Life | $299.00 | one-time |
| Facilitator Training | $999.00 | one-time |
| Heart iQ Mastery | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindful Timer free?

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

### Is Heart iQ free?

Heart iQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mindful Timer or Heart iQ?

Mindful Timer and Heart iQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Mindful Timer or Heart iQ have ads?

Neither Mindful Timer nor Heart iQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindful Timer or Heart iQ?

Mindful Timer ships an update weekly, and Heart iQ every 3 days. Most recently, Mindful Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Heart iQ on November 13, 2026.

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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.*