Comparison

Meditation Timer + Log vs Macros

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

Head to head
About

Meditation Timer + Log

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
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Meditation Timer & Log is easy to use and has bubbly feeling to lift you up. Practice meditation the way you like it, and we will help you to personalize and keep track of your meditation activities. Core Features: - Highly Customizable Meditation Timer, yet super simple to use - A variety of bells and background sounds to choose from - Achievements and Badges to friendly boost your motivation to meditate - Meditation History Information and Statistics, Meditation Activity Graph - Option to Save and Load Custom Meditation Presets - Apple Health Integration and iCloud Synchronization: your meditation history can be sent to Apple Health, if you choose so in app settings. This app does not provide guided meditations. We are here to help you grow, so if having any ideas how the app could benefit you more - don't hesitate and let us know at timer-app@telesoftas.com What people say about Meditation Timer & Log: "Perfect! This app is amazing! It's so flexible and you can set it up just the way you want it. I love it!" "Very simple and easy to use. Excellent for the beginner or a seasoned meditator!" "No advertisements, possibility to set meditation time and an interval bell, and a clear meditation log with a graph… I love this app and want to thank the author for sharing it freely." "Great app! Simple and easy to use. Nice customizations and meditation history. Get this one!" Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-meditation

About

Macros

Features
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Macros ti aiuta a monitorare calorie e macronutrienti in modo semplice e veloce. Scatta una foto del tuo pasto e lascia che l'intelligenza artificiale analizzi gli alimenti presenti, stimando calorie, proteine, carboidrati e grassi in pochi secondi. Che tu voglia perdere peso, mantenere la forma fisica o semplicemente migliorare la tua alimentazione, Macros ti offre un modo pratico per tenere traccia di ciò che mangi ogni giorno. Funzionalità principali: • Scansione intelligente dei pasti tramite foto • Riconoscimento automatico degli alimenti • Stima di calorie e macronutrienti • Diario alimentare giornaliero • Monitoraggio dell'apporto nutrizionale • Interfaccia semplice e intuitiva Macros è progettata per aiutarti a sviluppare maggiore consapevolezza alimentare senza dover inserire manualmente ogni alimento. Nota: le informazioni nutrizionali fornite dall'app sono stime e hanno esclusivamente finalità informative. Non sostituiscono il parere di un medico o di un professionista della nutrizione. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.getmacros.fit/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getmacros.fit/privacy Support: mailto:carlo[.gennaro@cloudlast.it](mailto:.gennaro@cloudlast.it)

Screenshots

Meditation Timer + Log3 screens
Macros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meditation Timer + Log at none against Macros's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Meditation Timer + Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Macros sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meditation Timer + Log versus Macros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Timer + LogMacros
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (168 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings168 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperApplorium LtdCarlo Gennaro

Bugs and requests

Meditation Timer + Log

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Purchase restoration failing
  • Audio gaps and abrupt cuts in background music
  • iCloud sync duplicating presets
  • Static/noise in certain background tracks
  • YouTube Music conflicts when app runs in background
  • Preset music feature not working properly

Requested features

12 requests
  • App widget for quick access
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Dark mode option
  • Journal/notes function for sessions
  • Ability to reorder presets
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  • Timer continuation after final bell
  • Custom music/chant uploads
  • Session quality/mindfulness rating system
  • Reminder notifications
  • Cross-device account sync
  • Better interval bell sounds (singing bowls)
  • Smooth audio transitions/overlays

Macros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Meditation Timer + Log

Subscriptions2
  • Meditation Timer Unlimited$3.991 Month
  • Meditation Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime upgrade$7.99
  • Meditation Timer Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Macros

Subscriptions2
  • Macros Premium Mensile$4.991 Month
  • Macros Premium Annuale$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Meditation Timer + Log free?
Meditation Timer + Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macros free?
Macros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meditation Timer + Log or Macros have ads?
Macros shows ads; Meditation Timer + Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer + Log or Macros?
Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, and Macros monthly. Most recently, Meditation Timer + Log was updated on October 20, 2026 and Macros on October 18, 2026.

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