Assasa vs MindBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Assasa
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Breathe without distraction. Assasa is the minimalist timer for your daily breathing practice, designed for those who seek stillness over complex interfaces. Perfect for different methods & Cyclic Breathing: Assasa is tailored to the needs of breathwork enthusiasts. Use the built-in calibration tool to find your individual rhythm. The app automatically calculates your inhale/exhale phases and guides you precisely through breath retention periods. Why choose Assasa? - Haptic Guidance: Feel the rhythm through native vibrations. Ideal for sessions with closed eyes. - OLED Optimized: A deep black minimalist design for maximum concentration and zero light pollution. - Privacy-First: No sign-ups, no tracking, no cloud. Your data never leaves your device. - Procedural Sound: Unique web-audio synthesis provides a harmonious, non- distracting background for your session. Join the beta and discover how minimalist technology can strengthen your resilience and focus.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assasa at none against MindBreak's 2. Assasa also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Assasa asks for nothing beyond the download.
Assasa ships an update every 5 days, MindBreak every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Assasa | MindBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Moller | Mohammed Halawani |
In-app purchases
Assasa
No in-app purchases
MindBreak
- 7-day TrialFree
- MindBreak Full Access$1.99









