# Meditation Timer + Log vs Meditation Log

The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer + Log at 4.6 against Meditation Log's 3.3. Meditation Timer + Log also leads on ratings volume (168 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Meditation Log's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer + Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Meditation Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meditation Timer + Log holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer + Log has 168 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, Meditation Log every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer + Log | Meditation Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-log/id1159731065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Akeome Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044573722) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Meditation Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-log/id1159731065)

This is a straightforward timer designed to help users focus on their breath during meditation. It seamlessly integrates with the Health app to record mindful minutes, ensuring your meditation data is stored securely.

**Highlights:** Simple meditation timer, Focus on breath, Health app integration, Logs mindful minutes, Secure data storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer + Log free?

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

### Is Meditation Log free?

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

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

Meditation Timer + Log is rated higher. Meditation Timer + Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Meditation Log averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Meditation Timer + Log nor Meditation Log shows ads.

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

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, and Meditation Log every 3 months. Most recently, Meditation Timer + Log was updated on September 28, 2026 and Meditation Log on June 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.*