# Zen Timer. vs Unguided Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Unguided Meditation Timer at 4.3 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Unguided Meditation Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Zen Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Unguided Meditation Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unguided Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Zen Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's.

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Timer. | Unguided Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## 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 |


### Unguided Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937)

This app provides a simple timer for unguided meditation sessions. Customize your meditation duration and choose from eight distinct gongs. Track your progress with a built-in meditation calendar.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation time, 8 different gongs, Meditation calendar, Vipassana meditation support, Anapana meditation support, Insight timer functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited audio files | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Timer. free?

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

### Is Unguided Meditation Timer free?

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

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

Unguided Meditation Timer is rated higher. Zen Timer. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Unguided Meditation Timer averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Zen Timer. or Unguided Meditation Timer have ads?

Zen Timer. shows ads; Unguided Meditation Timer does not.

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

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, and Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Zen Timer. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Unguided Meditation Timer on September 27, 2026.

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