# Still vs Center Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Center Meditation Timer at 4.7 against Still's 3.5. Center Meditation Timer also leads on ratings volume (783 vs 24) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Still's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Center Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Still asks for nothing beyond the download.

Center Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Center Meditation Timer has 783 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Still's written reviews are positive against 71% of Center Meditation Timer's.

Still ships an update every 2 weeks, Center Meditation Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Still | Center Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-meditation-timer-and-tracker/id1059578007/reviews) | **[4.7 (783 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **783** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1092599.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248109468) | [Tanner Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/421646590) |

## What reviewers say

### Still

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-meditation-timer-and-tracker/id1059578007)

This minimalist app provides a customizable timer for mindfulness practice. It offers optional chimes, bell sounds, and integrates with the Health app to track your sessions. Reminders and inspiring quotes enhance your meditation journey.

**Highlights:** Health app integration, Customizable session length, Optional chimes and bells, Meditation session tracking, Apple Watch app, Meditation reminders, Mindfulness quotes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Center Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673)

A silent meditation timer designed for serious practitioners. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable session lengths, intervals, and sounds. Track your progress without pressure or gamification.

**Highlights:** Silent timer with optional bells, Customizable session lengths and intervals, Minimalist interface with themes, Daily reminders and widgets, Apple Watch support, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate $4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $18 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Minimalist and focused design
- 🌟 Elegant and calming UI
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with interval sounds and end chime
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Doesn't work in silent mode
- ⏱️ Timer stops when screen locks
- 🕰️ No option for open-ended meditation

**Reported bugs**

- Interval sounds not playing consistently
- Timer stopping when screen locks or goes to sleep
- Sync issues between iPhone and Apple Watch app
- Inability to change screen sleep settings

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch complications and background tracking
- Allow manual entry of meditation sessions
- Extend bell/chime duration for better resonance
- Add option to play background nature sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Still free?

Still is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Center Meditation Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Still or Center Meditation Timer?

Center Meditation Timer is rated higher. Still averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Center Meditation Timer averages 4.7 from 783 ratings.

### Do Still or Center Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Still nor Center Meditation Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Still or Center Meditation Timer?

Still ships an update every 2 weeks, and Center Meditation Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Still was updated on November 2, 2026 and Center Meditation Timer on November 8, 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.*