Comparison

The Wolff Timer vs Breathwork Minimal

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

Head to head
About

The Wolff Timer

Features
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The Wolff Timer is a beautifully designed interval timer built for circuit training, HIIT, Tabata, and any workout that needs precise timing. SIMPLE & POWERFUL Set your work time, rest time, rounds, and sets. Tap start. That's it. No complicated menus, no subscriptions, no ads. LIVE ACTIVITY See your timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know what's coming next without unlocking your phone. WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC Audio cues automatically lower your music volume during beeps, then restore it. Your Spotify, Apple Music, or podcasts keep playing. BACKGROUND RELIABLE The timer keeps running accurately even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Never miss a transition. PERFECT FOR โ€ข Circuit training โ€ข HIIT workouts โ€ข Tabata protocols โ€ข Boxing rounds โ€ข CrossFit WODs โ€ข Yoga flows โ€ข Any interval-based training FEATURES โ€ข Customizable work and rest intervals โ€ข Multiple sets with rest between sets โ€ข Live Activity on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island โ€ข Audio cues that respect your music โ€ข Clean, distraction-free interface โ€ข No account required โ€ข No subscription โ€ข No ads Built by someone who actually uses it.

About

Breathwork Minimal

Features
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Breathe is a focused breathing exercise app built around four clinically-backed techniques. No subscriptions. No social features. No distractions โ€” just you and your breath. Swipe through four breathing patterns, each tagged with its primary benefit: Box Breathing โ€” 4-4-4-4 rhythm. The go-to for stress relief and mental focus. Used by athletes and military alike. 4-7-8 โ€” A deeply relaxing pattern that slows the nervous system and prepares the body for sleep. Coherent Breathing โ€” A steady 5-5 rhythm that balances heart rate variability and eases anxiety. Energizing โ€” A 6-2 pattern with a short exhale that sharpens alertness without caffeine. Once you start, the screen clears. A single animated circle expands and contracts in sync with your breath. Phase labels and the countdown timer fade away after a few cycles, leaving only the visual rhythm โ€” so your attention stays on breathing, not the screen. No account required. No data leaves your device. Sessions and streaks are stored locally. No in-app purchases. Set a daily reminder and the app will nudge you at your chosen time. A streak counter keeps you motivated without gamification overload. Whether you're managing stress, preparing for sleep, recovering from a long meeting, or building a daily mindfulness habit โ€” Breathe gives you the tools without the noise.

Screenshots

The Wolff Timer2 screens
Breathwork Minimal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Wolff Timer and Breathwork Minimal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Wolff Timer versus Breathwork Minimal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Wolff TimerBreathwork Minimal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmi WolffNICOLAS EDUA KRIMAN FERNANDEZ

In-app purchases

None

The Wolff Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Breathwork Minimal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Wolff Timer free?
The Wolff Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breathwork Minimal free?
Breathwork Minimal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Wolff Timer or Breathwork Minimal have ads?
Neither The Wolff Timer nor Breathwork Minimal shows ads.

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