Comparison

Now Timer vs MindBreak

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

Head to head
About

Now Timer

Features
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Gong Timer is a small, calm app for people who want less noise and more presence. No feeds, no accounts, no pressure — just your breath and a simple timer. Breathe with structure • Gentle guided breathing patterns for sleep, stress, and everyday meditation • Clear ratios like 4-2-6-2 or 3-3-3-3, easy to follow at a glance • Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for balance and focus Stillness in one tap • Start a session with a single tap • Minimal timer screen with no distractions • Choose how long you sit and let the app stay out of the way A quiet calendar • See your past meditations on a soft monthly view • Notice your rhythm over time, without streaks or gamification Privacy and offline first • Works fully offline once installed • No login, no tracking, no ads • Your data stays on your device Gong Timer is for anyone who wants a small, beautiful tool to return to their breath — at bedtime, between meetings, or in the middle of a chaotic day. Less, but better.

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MindBreak

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MindBreak helps you stop doom-scrolling and build healthier screen time—one mindful pause at a time. Most people pick up their phones “for a minute” and lose 30+. MindBreak helps you take that time back—and track your progress along the way. Try MindBreak free for 7 days. After your trial, unlock full access with a one-time purchase of $1.99. Two ways to use MindBreak: Daily Monitoring (Automatic) Set app limits and MindBreak tracks your usage—once you hit your limit, apps are blocked until the next day. Session Timer (On-demand) Start a timer for any activity. When it ends, complete a quick Challenge to continue. Track Your Progress View your stats to see how your screen time improves over time and stay motivated. Challenge Modes: Riddles • Trivia • Word game • Memory challenge Why MindBreak? Simple, distraction-free design Builds better habits through small pauses Makes stopping feel rewarding—not stressful Helps improve focus and reduce mindless scrolling Pause. Think. Continue with purpose.

Screenshots

Now Timer4 screens
MindBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now Timer at none against MindBreak's 2. Now Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Now Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, MindBreak every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Now Timer versus MindBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow TimerMindBreak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDev Pramoth NandhakumarMohammed Halawani

In-app purchases

None

Now Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindBreak

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • MindBreak Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Now Timer free?
Now Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindBreak free?
MindBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Now Timer or MindBreak have ads?
Neither Now Timer nor MindBreak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Now Timer or MindBreak?
Now Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and MindBreak every 11 days. Most recently, Now Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and MindBreak on October 2, 2026.

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