# Meditation Log vs Timefully

The clearest difference is rating: Timefully at 4.8 against Meditation Log's 3.3. Timefully also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). Meditation Log's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Log 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Meditation Log's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's.

Meditation Log ships an update every 3 months, Timefully weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Log | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-log/id1159731065/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akeome Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044573722) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-log/id1159731065)

This is a straightforward timer designed to help users focus on their breath during meditation. It seamlessly integrates with the Health app to record mindful minutes, ensuring your meditation data is stored securely.

**Highlights:** Simple meditation timer, Focus on breath, Health app integration, Logs mindful minutes, Secure data storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $4.99 | 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 Meditation Log free?

Meditation Log 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, Meditation Log or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Meditation Log averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Meditation Log or Timefully have ads?

Neither Meditation Log nor Timefully shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Log or Timefully?

Meditation Log ships an update every 3 months, and Timefully weekly. Most recently, Meditation Log was updated on June 8, 2026 and Timefully on October 1, 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.*