Zen Timer. vs Meditation Timer + Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zen Timer.
This app helps you focus on meditation and mindfulness with customizable timers. Set preparation, meditation, interval, and cool-down times with various alert sounds and background music. Track your progress and maintain logs for a more peaceful practice.
- Create unlimited custom timers
- Adjust preparation, meditation, and interval times
- Select from 18 free interval sounds
- Choose background music
- Supports background and lock screen operation
- Meditation log and report tracking
- Multiple profiles and reminders
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Zen Timer is a handy app to help you focusing on zen/meditation/insight, you can totally relax without worrying about time. It has four default timers and you can create and custom your own timers. You can custom the preparation time, meditation time, interval number & interval time (each interval time can be different), cool down time. 18 free sounds are available to be chosen as switch interval alert sound. Start the timer and enjoy the peace... Key Features: ⁃ Custom and create unlimited timers. ⁃ Custom preparation time, meditation time, interval number, interval time, cool down time and background picture. ⁃ Each interval time can be set as different duration. ⁃ Choose background music to be played from device. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ 18 free interval switch sounds. ⁃ Set switch sounds to be played one, two or three times. ⁃ Keep and share meditation logs. ⁃ Meditation time reports. ⁃ Multiple profiles. ⁃ Create unlimited reminders. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Dropbox backup and restore. ⁃ Supports transferring to Health app. ⁃ Supports Today Widget. ⁃ Supports Apple Watch version. ⁃ Supports universal version (available on both iPhone and iPad). If you have any question or suggestion, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.
Meditation Timer + Log
This app helps you personalize and track your meditation sessions. It offers a customizable timer with various sounds and provides statistics to monitor your progress. Earn badges and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive mindfulness practice.
- Customizable meditation timer
- Variety of bells and background sounds
- Achievements and badges
- Meditation history and statistics
- Save and load custom presets
- Apple Health integration
- iCloud synchronization
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Meditation Timer & Log is easy to use and has bubbly feeling to lift you up. Practice meditation the way you like it, and we will help you to personalize and keep track of your meditation activities. Core Features: - Highly Customizable Meditation Timer, yet super simple to use - A variety of bells and background sounds to choose from - Achievements and Badges to friendly boost your motivation to meditate - Meditation History Information and Statistics, Meditation Activity Graph - Option to Save and Load Custom Meditation Presets - Apple Health Integration and iCloud Synchronization: your meditation history can be sent to Apple Health, if you choose so in app settings. This app does not provide guided meditations. We are here to help you grow, so if having any ideas how the app could benefit you more - don't hesitate and let us know at timer-app@telesoftas.com What people say about Meditation Timer & Log: "Perfect! This app is amazing! It's so flexible and you can set it up just the way you want it. I love it!" "Very simple and easy to use. Excellent for the beginner or a seasoned meditator!" "No advertisements, possibility to set meditation time and an interval bell, and a clear meditation log with a graph… I love this app and want to thank the author for sharing it freely." "Great app! Simple and easy to use. Nice customizations and meditation history. Get this one!" Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-meditation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer + Log at 4.6 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Meditation Timer + Log also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). Zen Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months and Meditation Timer + Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Meditation Timer + Log holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer + Log has 168 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Zen Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Meditation Timer + Log's.
Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, Meditation Timer + Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zen Timer. | Meditation Timer + Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (13 ratings) | 4.6 (168 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 168 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | LINKLINKS LTD | Applorium Ltd |
Customer experience
Zen Timer.
Meditation Timer + Log
Bugs and requests
Zen Timer.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Meditation Timer + Log
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on startup for some devices
- Timer doesn't work with screen locked
- Background app mode not functioning consistently
- Meditation history not recording all sessions
- Premium features inaccessible after purchase
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- Purchase restoration failing
- Audio gaps and abrupt cuts in background music
- iCloud sync duplicating presets
- Static/noise in certain background tracks
- YouTube Music conflicts when app runs in background
- Preset music feature not working properly
Requested features
12 requests- App widget for quick access
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Dark mode option
- Journal/notes function for sessions
- Ability to reorder presets
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- Timer continuation after final bell
- Custom music/chant uploads
- Session quality/mindfulness rating system
- Reminder notifications
- Cross-device account sync
- Better interval bell sounds (singing bowls)
- Smooth audio transitions/overlays
In-app purchases
Zen Timer.
- Premium - 6 months14 Days trial$4.996 Months
- Pro Version$49.99
Meditation Timer + Log
- Meditation Timer Unlimited$3.991 Month
- Meditation Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime upgrade$7.99
- Meditation Timer Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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