Comparison

Meditation vs Timed

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

Head to head
About

Meditation

Features
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Use headphones for best sound, or use the built-in speakers. Sit back and relax, listen to actual recordings of ocean waves and thundershowers. Vibrant sounds transport your mind to a rainy virtual coastal relaxation. Also Includes Coastal Roll Puzzle game

About

Timed

This app helps you create and manage custom workout routines. It supports both timed and rep-based exercises, offering a distraction-free interface during workouts. Plan programs, track progress, and access a library of exercises.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout programs and plans
  • Rep-based and time-based workout support
  • Distraction-free workout interface
  • Extensive workout library (500+ exercises)
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Workout scheduling and reminders
Features
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Timed is a Workout Timer and Workout Planner app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It supports both rep-based workouts and time-based workouts. The app lets you focus on what matters to you during a workout by hiding all distractions like buttons and controls. One tap anywhere reveals the buttons. Tap again anywhere to hide them. • Workout Programs Workout Programs lets you combine multiple Workout Plans into one. You can repeat a Workout Plan as many times as you want in a program, and you can also adjust how much rest you take between each Workout Plan. • Workout Plans You can create and save workout plans where you predefine the workout duration or reps, rest duration, and sets. You can have different workouts in a workout plan. The app will display the exercise name, and the current set along with the timer. • Adjustable Workout Plan You can do an adjustable workout plan where you set workout duration and rest duration manually as you workout. • iPad Support Timed on iPad adapts to 2 column layout or 3 column layout depending on the type of workout. It has support for mouse or trackpad and also supports a few handy keyboard shortcuts. • Companion Apple Watch app (for iPhone) When working out, the workout information like timer, current set, and exercise name for a workout plan can be seen on Apple Watch along with readings like active calories, total calories, and heart rate. • Independent workouts from watchOS app Leave iPhone behind with independent workouts from Apple Watch and sync all your Workout Programs and Workout Plans from iPhone with iCloud Sync. • Workout Library Workout Library with 500+ workouts for your inspiration. Tailor your experience by filtering based on level, equipment, or muscle group for the perfect fit for your goals. Plus, you can seamlessly add these workouts to your existing saved workout plans Get ready to crush your fitness goals! Other features: • Workout Schedule • Workout Reminders • Pinned Workout Programs and Plans • Widgets • iCloud sync between all your Apple devices • Works with Apple Music (requires Apple Music subscription) • Works with Apple Health (requires Apple Watch) • Dark Mode • 5 Custom App Icons • Siri Shortcuts and Siri Suggestions If you have any questions, please contact the developer at contact@rahulrs.com Apple, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iCloud, Siri, Siri Shortcuts, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

Meditation3 screens
Timed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timed at every 4 months against Meditation's every 51 months. Meditation's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation ships an update every 51 months, Timed every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on January 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Meditation versus Timed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditationTimed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher LLCRahul Sharma

In-app purchases

None

Meditation

No in-app purchases

None

Timed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meditation free?
Meditation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timed free?
Timed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meditation or Timed have ads?
Neither Meditation nor Timed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation or Timed?
Meditation ships an update every 51 months, and Timed every 4 months. Most recently, Meditation was updated on January 4, 2026 and Timed on September 20, 2026.

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