# MindTime vs Pulse

MindTime and Pulse both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pulse's written reviews are positive against 83% of MindTime's. MindTime's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Pulse sells 2 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 — 4.9 for MindTime against 5.0 for Pulse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindTime has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MindTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulse's.

MindTime ships an update every 8 days, Pulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindTime | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindtime-meditation-timer/id6762606585/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-interval-and-round-timer/id6784907723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Krueger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790063298) | [Lance Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878453491) |

## What reviewers say

### MindTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindtime-meditation-timer/id6762606585)

This app offers a customizable meditation timer with various bell sounds and session types. Track your progress, build daily streaks, and reflect with an optional journal. Enjoy a distraction-free experience designed to support your mindfulness practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer durations, Choice of 8 meditation bells, Interval bells with adjustable volume, Four session types (Meditation, Sleep, Focus, Relaxation), Daily streaks and practice tracking, Optional journaling feature, Cloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindTime Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| MindTime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-interval-and-round-timer/id6784907723)

This customizable interval timer offers a vibrant and personalized experience for various timed activities. With extensive color options and quick setup templates, it's designed to be glanceable and non-intrusive. Enjoy features like Live Activity and an Apple Watch app for seamless tracking.

**Highlights:** Full color customization with 136 palettes, Quick start templates (Tabata, Pomodoro, Boxing), Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Apple Watch app for wrist-based control, Beeps and haptics for interval cues, Save and name custom timer sequences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pulse — Standard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pulse — Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindTime free?

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

### Is Pulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindTime or Pulse?

Pulse is rated higher. MindTime averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MindTime or Pulse have ads?

Neither MindTime nor Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindTime or Pulse?

MindTime ships an update every 8 days, and Pulse every 6 days. Most recently, MindTime was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pulse on October 31, 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.*