# Zen Timer. vs Meditation Timer + Log

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Timer. | Meditation Timer + Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993/reviews) | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |


### Meditation Timer + Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meditation Timer Unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| Meditation Timer Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Meditation Timer Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalistic and simple design
- 🎯 Highly customizable meditation sessions
- 📊 Excellent progress tracking and logging
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 🔔 Customizable bell sounds and intervals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Background music has jarring gaps and loops
- 🔋 Timer stops when phone screen is locked
- 🐛 Inconsistent background app functionality
- 📱 Crashes on some iPhone models (iPhone 8, iPhone X)
- 🐛 Missing meditation history entries

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- App widget for quick access
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Dark mode option
- Journal/notes function for sessions
- Ability to reorder presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Timer. free?

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

### Is Meditation Timer + Log free?

Meditation Timer + Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer + Log?

Meditation Timer + Log is rated higher. Zen Timer. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Meditation Timer + Log averages 4.6 from 168 ratings.

### Do Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer + Log have ads?

Zen Timer. shows ads; Meditation Timer + Log does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer + Log?

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, and Meditation Timer + Log monthly. Most recently, Zen Timer. was updated on September 9, 2026 and Meditation Timer + Log on September 24, 2026.

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