# Rise: Simple Meditation Timer — Mindfulness for Apple Watch

> Meditation timer and breathwork app with guided sessions and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Yauheni Barkouski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yauheni Barkouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635841358)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 120 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-10-20
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355/reviews.md

## What is Rise?

Rise is a simple meditation timer for iPhone and Apple Watch, and a meditation tracker that shows what each session did for your mind and body.

Sit in silence with a singing bowl or a gentle vibration. With Apple Watch, Rise records your heart rate while you sit and turns it into clear insights: how still your mind was, how calm your body became, and how your practice grows over time.

No guided voices, no music, no distractions. Just you, the timer and your progress.

HOW IT WORKS
• Set your time, add a Delay to settle in, and let the singing bowl mark the start and the end.
• Want to keep sitting? Extra Time keeps counting after the final bell.
• Turn the volume down and the bell becomes a vibration you can feel through your clothes.
• Start from iPhone or Apple Watch. Sessions are saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes.

SEE WHAT EACH SESSION DID
With Apple Watch, Rise records your heart rate while you meditate and shows how the session affected you:
• Mind: Stillness, from how steady your heart rate stays. Drifting, Gathering, Present, Immersed, Absorbed.
• Body: Calm, compared with your own resting heart rate from Apple Health. Settled, Softened, Relaxed, Restored, Released.
• Calm Time, a heart rate chart, session and lowest heart rate, and heart rate variance.
No Apple Watch? Rate how your mind and body feel after each session. Rise builds the same progress from your reflections.

TRACK YOUR PRACTICE
• Weekly calendar, streaks, total sessions and average session length
• Best Session of the week, month and year
• Practice Depth: Mind, Body and Rhythm, how regularly you sit
• Smart hints that find your patterns: the time of day and session length that take you deepest, and how fast your body calms
• Practice Trend: every session as a dot, with a smooth line that shows how your practice changes
• A full meditation log: add, edit or delete sessions by hand

LEARN WITH A TEACHER
Video courses with meditation teacher Haejung Ocean, including Bongwoo: Tao Breathing Meditation, plus articles and wisdom quotes.

APPLE WATCH
A full Rise app on your wrist: meditation timer with the Digital Crown, singing bowl, your live heart rate as you sit, and, with Rise Premium, Mind and Body results right after you sit. Sessions reach your iPhone on their own.

WIDGETS AND SIRI
• Watch face and Lock Screen widgets: today's minutes, your streak, and one-tap Quick Start
• A Rise button for Control Center and the Action button
• Siri and Shortcuts: "Start Rise", "Set Rise timer", "Show Rise stats", "Stop Rise"

ALSO
Practice reminders on the days you choose, Sunrise and Sunset themes, and iCloud sync and backup with Rise Premium.

FREE AND PREMIUM
Free: the meditation timer, vibration, the Apple Watch app with heart rate recording, reminders, courses and articles, weekly stats and Apple Health.
Rise Premium: Mind and Body insights from Apple Watch (Stillness, Calm, Calm Time, heart rate variance), monthly, yearly and all-time stats, Practice Depth and Trend, session summaries, offline courses and iCloud sync.

The annual plan starts with a 7-day free trial and supports Family Sharing: $49.99 per year. Monthly: $8.99 per month. Prices are in US dollars and may vary by country.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.risemeditation.app/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://www.risemeditation.app/privacy-policy
Support: info@risemeditation.life

## Key features

- Guided meditation and breathwork sessions
- Flexible meditation timer
- Session tracking and consistency building
- Sunrise and sunset themes
- High-quality ambient sounds
- Apple Health integration
- Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Rise Annual Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Rise Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Is Rise safe?

Rise: Simple Meditation Timer appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Rise is 86 out of 100. This assessment is based on 30 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 30 App Store ratings, 96.7% point to a safe experience, 0.0% suggest some concerns, and 3.3% point to a risky experience.

## Is Rise legit?

Rise: Simple Meditation Timer appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Rise is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2024-12-29*

I randomly tried the Bongwoo Tao Breathing Meditation app, and wow—it blew me away. The Sedona vibes were stunning, and the guide’s calming voice had me fully hooked. I’ve been super stressed lately, but this meditation helped me chill, breathe deeper, and feel grounded.

By the end, I felt grateful and totally refreshed. Even after it was over, the peaceful vibe stayed with me. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you need to try this app.

### 5/5 — A Must-Have for Mindfulness

*2023-06-05*

I've discovered a gem with the Rise Meditation Timer app! It has completely transformed my meditation routine. The app is so easy to use, and I love how the design looks like.. The sound are perfect, and I feel more relaxed and focused during my meditations. The progress tracking feature keeps me motivated. If you're looking for a user-friendly meditation app, give Rise a try. It's made a real difference in my practice!

### 5/5 — I bought!

*2023-02-15*

I bought!  so glad I bought this app.  it now helps me track both the pulse and the time in meditation.  and my goal is to do 20 hours of meditation per month!!  will be easier to track.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for

*2023-01-09*

This app is specifically designed to track your meditation and it’s the best at it. It’s got a simple and beautiful design. It gives you a detailed record on everything that you need to know. The tibetan bowl sound in the beginning and the end of each timer is a bonus. Solid 5/5. Thank you

### 5/5 — Spectacular design!

*2022-12-31*

Was looking for some simple and useful timer for meditation. Rise App blow up my mind! So beautiful and has all functions that I need. Highly recommended! Thank you guys!

### 5/5 — giorgi

*2022-10-12*

vakhania

### 5/5 — Easy to use! One of the best meditation timer!

*2022-09-03*

After searching tons of meditation apps this one is exactly what I need. Love the history feature! Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Amazing App! So simple and fancy!🙂

*2022-09-03*

The App is simple and powerful! I use this app daily, sometimes multiple times a day. Love functions, so simple and useful!

## Frequently asked questions about Rise

### What is Rise: Meditation Timer?

Rise: Meditation Timer is a health and fitness app designed to help users cultivate mental clarity, emotional balance, and nervous system regulation through meditation and breathwork.

### What are the free features of Rise: Meditation Timer?

The free version includes guided meditation and breathwork sessions, a flexible timer, session tracking, dynamic themes, ambient sounds, Apple Health integration, and Apple Watch support.

### What does Rise Premium offer?

Rise Premium unlocks advanced features like iCloud backup, heart rate monitoring during meditation, stillness detection, unlimited reminders, and detailed trend charts for deeper insights into your practice.

### How much does Rise Premium cost?

Subscription plans include a monthly option for $4.99 and an annual option for $29.99. Free trials are available for both plans, ranging from 7 to 14 days depending on the chosen subscription.

### Does Rise: Meditation Timer have ads?

No, this app is ad-free. The monetization model is freemium, with optional premium features available through subscription.

### What devices is Rise: Meditation Timer compatible with?

Rise: Meditation Timer is available on iPhone, iPod, and Apple Watch, offering a seamless experience across your Apple devices.

### How often is Rise: Meditation Timer updated?

The app was last updated on February 17, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support. The current version is 1.0.17.

### What is the age rating for Rise: Meditation Timer?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in mindfulness and well-being.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2026-10-16

Rise 1.0.19: a calmer, clearer practice.

• Smart hints in Practice Depth: Rise finds your personal patterns, like the time of day and session length that take you deepest, or how fast your body calms down.
• More honest Body Calm, now measured against your own resting heart rate from Apple Health.
• A new Apple Watch app: a simple minutes timer with the Digital Crown, your live heart rate as you sit, Mind and Body results on your wrist with Premium, and your Lifetime Practice in the overview. Sessions reach your iPhone on their own.
• Widgets: today's minutes and your streak on your watch face and iPhone Lock Screen, or start a session with one tap.
• Start Rise from Control Center or the Action button, or just ask Siri: "Start Rise", "Set Rise timer", "Show Rise stats".
• Feel the bell on iPhone: turn the volume down and the singing bowl becomes a strong vibration.
• A new Practice Trend: every session as a dot, with a smooth line that shows where your practice is heading. Stats feel smoother and faster everywhere.
• No Apple Watch on? Clear tips explain how to get your Mind and Body insights.
• Smart reminders: a gentle nudge around the time you usually meditate, never more than one a day.
• New Free and Premium plans, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan.
• A simpler onboarding in four steps, full-screen video in courses and an easier Add Session.

Thank you for practicing with us.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-08-26

This is our biggest update yet — a new way to see how your practice unfolds, session after session.

*** Introducing the Trinity System ***
Rhythm, Mind, and Body — three dimensions that reveval the full picture of your practice.

*** Meditation Insights ***
After every session, see your Mind Stillness and Body Calm minute by minute. Highlighted Still zones and Calm zones show your deepest moments.

*** Automatic Mind & Body Labels ***
With Apple Watch, Rise now labels every session automatically — from Drifting to Absorbed, Tense to Released. No self-rating needed.

*** Self-Rating Mode ***
No Watch? No problem. Rate your session in seconds and Rise builds the same insights over time.

*** Session Summary & Lifetime Practice ***
Track every metric that shaped your session — Stillness Score, Calm Time, and more. Watch lifetime averages, peaks, and personal bests grow over time.

*** 7 Days of Premium ***
New users get full access free for 7 days. After that, continue with Premium or keep enjoying our free guided courses.

Plus interface polish, faster session logging, and dozens of small improvements throughout the app.

Thank you for practicing with us. Every session matters.

### Version 1.0.17 — 2026-02-17

- Meta data updated

### Version 1.0.16 — 2026-02-06

- Updated welcome screens
- Metadata improvements
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.15 — 2024-12-28

New! Personalized teachings from Tao Master Haejung Ocean, offering profound insights and guidance.
New! Access the Bongwoo: Tao Breathing Method video course, rooted in ancient Tao teachings.

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