# Meditation Timer + Log vs Unguided Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer + Log at 4.6 against Unguided Meditation Timer's 4.3. Meditation Timer + Log also leads on ratings volume (168 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Unguided Meditation Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meditation Timer + Log holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer + Log has 168 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Meditation Timer + Log's written reviews are positive against 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, Unguided Meditation Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer + Log | Unguided Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## 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


### 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 Meditation Timer + Log free?

Meditation Timer + Log 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, Meditation Timer + Log or Unguided Meditation Timer?

Meditation Timer + Log is rated higher. Meditation Timer + Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Unguided Meditation Timer averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

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

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

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

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, and Unguided Meditation Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer + Log was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unguided Meditation Timer on September 9, 2026.

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