Comparison

Assasa vs MindBreak

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

Head to head
About

Assasa

Features
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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.

About

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

Assasa4 screens
MindBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Assasa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Assasa versus MindBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssasaMindBreak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan MollerMohammed Halawani

In-app purchases

None

Assasa

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindBreak

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

Questions

Is Assasa free?
Assasa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindBreak free?
MindBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Assasa or MindBreak have ads?
Neither Assasa nor MindBreak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assasa or MindBreak?
Assasa ships an update every 5 days, and MindBreak every 11 days. Most recently, Assasa was updated on October 15, 2026 and MindBreak on October 2, 2026.

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