# Dare vs Return... Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is price: Dare at Free against Return... Meditation Timer's $9.99. Dare also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.1). Return... Meditation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Dare is free to download; Return... Meditation Timer costs $9.99 up front. Dare sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Return... Meditation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Return... Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dare has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dare ships an update every 3 weeks, Return... Meditation Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dare | Return... Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-anxiety-and-panic-relief/id1034311206/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-meditation-timer/id6756242021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 93 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BMD Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034311205) | [Christopher Crosley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746609307) |

## What reviewers say

### Dare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-anxiety-and-panic-relief/id1034311206)

This app offers an evidence-based training program to help users overcome anxiety and panic attacks. It provides guided audios, a mood journal, and tools to manage worry, negative thoughts, and insomnia, empowering users to regain control of their lives.

**Highlights:** Guided audios for anxiety relief, Panic attack cessation tools, Mood journaling, Breathing exercises, Wellness videos, Live group sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dare Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Dare Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Dare Subscription Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Dare Subscription | $53.99 | per year |
| Dare Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Dare Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Dare Subscription Promotion | $65.99 | per year |
| Dare Subscription Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Rapid Relief from Anxiety | $16.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Relief from Panic | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life-changing app
- 🚀 Effective techniques for managing anxiety
- 💡 Unique approach to dealing with anxiety
- 👍 Calming and reassuring voice
- 👍 Comprehensive content covering various aspects of anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues with the app not working properly
- 💰 Subscription cost may be too high for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing premium content after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops playing audio
- Subscription issues with repeated charges or inability to access premium content

**Requested features**

- More written content in addition to audio
- Ability to log past days in the progress tracker
- Offline mode for listening to audios without internet
- Apple Watch companion app


### Return... Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-meditation-timer/id6756242021)

A minimalist, zen-inspired timer for establishing a consistent meditation practice. Offers immersive themes, flexible timer settings, and seamless integration across Apple devices. Prioritizes user privacy with no data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** Minimalist zen design, Four immersive themes, Customizable timer durations and bell sounds, Apple ecosystem support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV), HealthKit integration for Mindful Minutes, iCloud sync across devices, Privacy-focused, no ads or data collection

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dare free?

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

### Is Return... Meditation Timer free?

Return... Meditation Timer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dare or Return... Meditation Timer?

Return... Meditation Timer is rated higher. Dare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Return... Meditation Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dare or Return... Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Dare nor Return... Meditation Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dare or Return... Meditation Timer?

Dare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Return... Meditation Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Dare was updated on October 26, 2026 and Return... Meditation Timer on October 28, 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.*