Comparison

Zen Timer. vs Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

Develop awareness and peace of mind with tools designed to help you achieve calm and focus. This app offers guided sessions, goal setting, daily reminders, and progress tracking to enhance your meditation journey. Personalize your experience with user-friendly themes and enjoy a mindful practice.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Meditation goal setting
  • Daily reminders and affirmations
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable themes
  • Light mode option
Features
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ZenMinder is your ultimate mate in developing awareness and peace of mind in your daily life. It offers a set of tools that helps you attain a state of calm and focus in the midst of life's stressful situations. Designed with simplicity and efficiency, it is meant to transform your meditation journey. Key Features: Guided Meditation It offers a wide range of pre-recorded audio and video sessions that help you to practice effortlessly as a beginner. Immerse yourself in a moment of mindfulness with ZenMinder. Meditation Goals Set realistic goals with ZenMinder and cultivate healthy yoga practices in your daily routine. Select from a range of meditation lengths and ambient sounds to improve your practice and increase your level of relaxation. Daily reminders Get daily doses of knowledge, motivation, and inspiration sent directly to your device. Allow ZenMinder's inspirational sayings and affirmations to elevate your spirits and nourish your soul. You can also share it with your loved ones. User Friendly Themes Select your favorite theme that reflects your personality and keeps you connected with the app. These themes are designed to uplift your mood and take out some time for yourself. Progress Tracking Keep an eye on your mindfulness practice and record your advancements over time. ZenMinder helps you stay motivated and dedicated to your goals by offering insights into your overall well-being, gratitude practices, and meditation routines. Light Mode Now enjoy your favorite meditation app in light mode that helps you experience peace and ecstatic. It provides a calming aesthetic that improves your mindfulness practice and calms the senses. Personalized Experience You can change the themes, colors, and styles of Animation Mode to fit your own tastes. ZenMinder provides countless customisation options, regardless of your preference for simple or elaborate graphics. ZenMinder helps you to discover the power of mindfulness and be more peaceful, calmer and joyful in life. Take a step towards healthy life and inner content with our free meditation app. *Premium Upgrade required to unlock. Optional auto-renewing subscription is available (price varies by territory) located in the app Settings page. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation. Subscription automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed in your iTunes Account’s Settings after purchasing. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7803420 Terms of Use: https://waterminder.com/terms.html Note: HealthKit integration is to read/write mindful minutes.

Screenshots

Zen Timer.4 screens
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer-ZenMinder at 4.6 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Meditation Timer-ZenMinder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Zen Timer.'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Zen Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Meditation Timer-ZenMinder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, Meditation Timer-ZenMinder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Timer. versus Meditation Timer-ZenMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Timer.Meditation Timer-ZenMinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB352 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDFunn Media, LLC

Customer experience

Zen Timer.

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zen Timer.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months14 Days trial$4.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$49.99
4 purchases

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

Subscriptions3
  • ZenMinder Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • ZenMinder Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Bundle1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZenMinder Premium One Time$14.99

Questions

Is Zen Timer. free?
Zen Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Timer-ZenMinder free?
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder?
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder is rated higher. Zen Timer. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Meditation Timer-ZenMinder averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder have ads?
Zen Timer. shows ads; Meditation Timer-ZenMinder does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Timer. or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder?
Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder every 2 months. Most recently, Zen Timer. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder on October 12, 2026.

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