# Shanti vs Timefully

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timefully at 1.1K against Shanti's 2. Timefully also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Shanti's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shanti sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Shanti's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's.

Shanti ships an update every 3 weeks, Timefully every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shanti | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanti-meditation-timer/id1101190777/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Umanets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458722988) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## What reviewers say

### Shanti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanti-meditation-timer/id1101190777)

This app helps you establish a daily meditation practice to improve your mental and physical well-being. Track your sessions, monitor progress with detailed statistics, and customize timers with various sounds and music. Integrate mindfulness into your daily life for greater peace and awareness.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timers, Unlimited timer creation, Progress tracking with statistics, Add favorite relaxation music, 14 different guiding sounds, Health App integration (Mindful Minutes), Home screen timer access (iOS 9)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shanti Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app provides a distraction-free meditation timer designed to help users build consistent habits. It offers customizable timers, rewarding progress tracking with virtual tree growth, and detailed statistics to motivate your practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer with unlimited presets, Virtual tree growth for practice motivation, Comprehensive session statistics and charts, Emotion and note tracking, Multiple user profiles, Apple Watch integration with heart rate tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Timefully Annual, 14-day Trial | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Streamlined interface
- 💡 Helpful tracking features
- 🌳 Enjoyable tree growth metaphor
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional timer issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited emotion/mood tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always completing sessions
- Apple Watch integration problems
- Incorrect activity log data

**Requested features**

- More bell/chime sound options
- Ability to adjust timer from Apple Watch
- Option to disable tree growth feature
- Expanded emotion/mood tracking
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shanti free?

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

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shanti or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Shanti averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Shanti or Timefully have ads?

Neither Shanti nor Timefully shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shanti or Timefully?

Shanti ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timefully every 6 days. Most recently, Shanti was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timefully on September 18, 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.*