What is the best alternative to The Mindful Timer on iPhone?

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer, S tier, #1 in interval timer.

Is there a free alternative to The Mindful Timer?

Yes: Timer Plus - Workouts Timer (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above The Mindful Timer?

Yes. 26 apps rank above it in interval timer: Timer Plus - Workouts Timer (#1), SmartWOD Timer - WOD Clock (#2), Interval Timer Plus (#3) and more.

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20+ Best The Mindful Timer Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

The Mindful Timer is F tier, #27 of 27 in interval timer. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1
Timer Plus - Workouts TimerShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 61,108 ratings · score 96
Interval timer for HIIT, circuit and Tabata workouts with rounds, cycles, voice guidance and an Apple Watch companion.
2
SmartWOD Timer - WOD ClockShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 54,039 ratings · score 95
Timer app for functional fitness workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata and custom interval sets.
3
Interval Timer PlusShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 6,269 ratings · score 94
A free interval timer with large full-screen color cues, customizable intervals, and saved presets for workouts.
4
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 17,671 ratings · score 94
Free interval timer for Tabata, HIIT and circuit workouts, with speaking coach, sound alerts, Workout DJ music control.
5
Seconds Interval TimerShigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 23,755 ratings · score 93
Interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuits with voice cues that keeps running with the screen off.
6
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.Shigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 9,442 ratings · score 93
Free interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts with custom work and rest times, sets, cycles, and voice cues.
7
Repeat Timer: Interval RemindShigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.5 · 7,413 ratings · score 92
Repeating timer app with an optional interval timer, background alerts and set repeat counts for routines and workouts.
8
Intervals Pro: HIIT TimerAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 13,696 ratings · score 92
Interval timer app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad with time-based, distance-based and count-up intervals.
9
Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 87,158 ratings · score 91
A customizable interval timer for workouts with voice or beep guides, music compatibility, and workout history.
10
Seconds Pro Interval TimerAhigher tier
$7.99 · ★ 4.8 · 12,131 ratings · score 90
Interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuits with voice cues, background running and Apple Watch support.
11
Tabata Timer □Ahigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 10,544 ratings · score 88
Tabata workout timer where you drag to set rounds, rest and work intervals, with audio guidance and workout history.
12
Boxing Interval TimerAhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 13,076 ratings · score 87
Round timer for boxing, MMA, martial arts and HIIT with configurable sounds, times, profiles and phase colours.
13
Interval TimerBhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 3,594 ratings · score 84
A configurable interval timer for workouts, with a Tabata preset, custom intervals, voice prompts and Apple Health.
14
Tabata Timer and HIIT TimerBhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 73,710 ratings · score 84
Interval timer for Tabata, HIIT and other interval workouts, with beeps, voice cues, music and Apple Health support.
15
Timers - Repeat Interval TimerBhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 49 ratings · score 83
Interval timer app that runs multiple timers in sequence, with optional repeats for each saved group.
16
Boxing Timer Pro Round TimerBhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 6,770 ratings · score 82
Configurable round timer for boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling and other interval training on iPhone and iPad.
17
GymNext Flex TimerBhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 2,157 ratings · score 80
Phone-based interval timer for building workouts that can also run on wall-mounted GymNext LED displays.
18
Box Timer - Simple WOD ClockBhigher tier
Free · ★ 4.9 · 2,979 ratings · score 79
Timer app for workouts such as AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata and custom work/rest intervals, with a large display.
19
Interval Timer - Tabata TimerBhigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 19,140 ratings · score 79
Interval timer that tracks work and rest periods during workouts, including with the screen locked.
20
Next Up - Interval TimerChigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,833 ratings · score 79
Free interval timer for building timers with custom intervals, reps, sets, colours, sounds and folders.
21
Interval Timer ++Chigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 14,804 ratings · score 68
Free interval timer for workouts with work, rest and repeat intervals, multiple saved timers, and iPhone and Apple.
22
Simple Interval TimerChigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 5,627 ratings · score 68
A plain interval timer for setting sets, action and break durations for running, cycling, HIIT, stretching and similar.
23
Boxing iTimer LiteChigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 6,720 ratings · score 68
Interval timer for boxing and other workouts, showing rounds, breaks, and remaining time with a color-coded display.
24
PushPress Workout TimerChigher tier
Free · ★ 4.8 · 5,823 ratings · score 63
Workout interval timer supporting AMRAP, count up, count down, EMOM and Tabata formats, with workout data saved to.
25
Timer & stopwatch - TimeglassChigher tier
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 1,449 ratings · score 62
Timer and stopwatch app for running several reusable, multi-step timers at once, with spoken step prompts and a widget.
26
Workouts+ HIIT Interval TimerDhigher tier
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 2,108 ratings · score 53
Interval timer for creating workouts with music and audio beeps, with ready-made plans such as Tabata and HIIT.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to The Mindful Timer on iPhone?: Timer Plus - Workouts Timer, S tier, #1 in interval timer.
Is there a free alternative to The Mindful Timer?: Yes: Timer Plus - Workouts Timer (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above The Mindful Timer?: Yes. 26 apps rank above it in interval timer: Timer Plus - Workouts Timer (#1), SmartWOD Timer - WOD Clock (#2), Interval Timer Plus (#3) and more.

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