# Meditation Timer + Log vs Center Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Center Meditation Timer at 777 against Meditation Timer + Log's 168. Center Meditation Timer also leads on device support (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Center Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Meditation Timer + Log against 4.7 for Center Meditation Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 777 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Meditation Timer + Log's written reviews are positive against 70% of Center Meditation Timer's.

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, Center Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer + Log | Center Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675/reviews) | **[4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **777** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Tanner Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/421646590) |

## 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


### 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 Meditation Timer + Log free?

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

### Is Center Meditation Timer free?

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

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

Center Meditation Timer is rated higher. Meditation Timer + Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Center Meditation Timer averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

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

Neither Meditation Timer + Log nor Center Meditation Timer shows ads.

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

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, and Center Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer + Log was updated on September 24, 2026 and Center Meditation Timer on September 24, 2026.

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