Comparison

Yoga Timer vs Float

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

Head to head
About

Yoga Timer

This app provides a customizable timer with gong and vibration options for yoga sessions. Create and manage yoga sets with a pose library, and personalize the appearance for a seamless teaching or practice experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen countdown timer
  • Adjustable pose durations
  • Gong and vibration alerts
  • Create custom yoga sets
  • Built-in Yin Yoga pose library
  • Customizable appearance settings
Features
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Yoga Timer β€” Your Professional Classroom Companion Designed for yoga teachers, studios, and dedicated practitioners, Yoga Timer brings clarity, structure, and flow into every yoga session. Whether guiding a Yin class, sequencing poses, or simply timing meditations, this app offers a clean, full-screen experience that remains visible even while the teacher moves around the room. FULL-SCREEN TIMER A large, easy-to-read countdown timerβ€”perfect for teaching environments. Adjustable from 1 to 99 minutes Tap to start, pause, or resume β€œ+ / –” buttons for quick time changes Reset to instantly return to your preferred starting value Always visible from across the room Ideal for instructors who move while teaching. GONG & VIBRATION OPTIONS Choose between multiple digital gongs, including: Two authentic Tibetan gongs (Gong 1 and Gong 6) – recorded from handcrafted instruments originating from the birth village of the Dalai Lama Optional vibration feedback Audio can be set to Off, Gong only, Vibration only, or both Note: iPhone Mute switch/volume affects sound. YOGA SETS β€” AUTOMATE YOUR CLASS Create complete class sequences with ease. Build sets using a built-in Yin Yoga pose library Add custom poses anytime Assign a duration to each pose Choose which gong plays at the end of each pose Automatic calculation of total class time Reorder poses with simple up/down controls Duplicate, rename, edit, or delete sets Switch β€œRun Set ON/OFF” to use it in your next session Preview a full summary of any set Perfect for Yin classes, workshops, teacher training, or personal practice. POSE LIBRARY A list of all original Yin Yoga poses. Easily add new poses Simple, clean interface Always accessible for building sets APPEARANCE SETTINGS Make the timer fit your style. 4 font colors: Black, White, Gold, Purple 4 opacity levels: None, Small, Medium, Large 5 backgrounds: – Three lotus photos – Black – White – Custom color via RGB sliders TIMER SETUP MENU Quick access to: Timer Gong Yoga Sets Yoga Poses Font Opacity Backgrounds Help Includes reminder: β€œNo sound? Check phone MUTE/volume buttons!” HELP SECTION A clear, simple explanation of all features for new users and teachers. Yoga Timer β€” Bring peace, structure, and flow into every class.

About

Float

Features
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Float is the mindfulness bell and meditation timer designed for real progress, not just relaxation. Whether you are building a new daily habit, managing ADHD, or deepening your Vipassana practice, Float gives you the tools to focusβ€”without the clutter. INTELLIGENT MINDFULNESS BELL Ditch the jarring alarm. Our custom interval timer guides your session with authentic 3 different Tibetan Singing Bowls, and a Wood Blocks. Set bells to ring at specific stages or randomly to bring your wandering mind back to the present. UNIQUE DISTRACTION TRACKER Meditation isn't about emptying your mind; it's about noticing when it wanders. β€’ Active Logging: Tap the screen whenever you get distracted. β€’ Visualize Progress: See your focus improve over time with beautiful charts. β€’ Perfect for ADHD: Turn "getting distracted" into a measurable insight rather than a failure. IMMERSIVE SOUNDSCAPES Block out the world with a high-quality audio engine that plays even when your screen is off. β€’ Colors of Noise: Deep Brown Noise for focus, Green Noise for calm, and White Noise for sleep. β€’ Nature Sounds: Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest, Fire, and Crickets. β€’ Mix & Layer: Create your perfect background ambience. FLEXIBLE TIMER & BREATHING β€’ Custom Durations: From a quick 1-minute reset to hour-long deep sessions. β€’ Breathing Coach: Follow visual guides for 4-7-8 breathing and Box Breathing to reduce anxiety instantly. β€’ Wake Lock: Keep your screen awake to track your breathing visuals without interruption. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your peace of mind includes your privacy. β€’ No Account Required: Just open the app and meditate. No sign-ups, no emails. β€’ 100% Local Data: Your journals and stats are stored securely on your device, not on our servers. β€’ Offline Ready: Meditate anywhere, even in airplane mode. INSIGHTFUL STATS Track your journey with "Total Minutes," "Current Streak," and detailed history logs. Watch your mindfulness practice grow from a simple habit into a lifetime of insight. Download Float today and find your focus. Privacy Policy: https://arelbuilds.notion.site/Float-App-Privacy-Policy-2fb3cf15dd2a80bab052e73e8b0ac2f3 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yoga Timer3 screens
Float4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Float at Free against Yoga Timer's $4.99. Float also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Yoga Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Float is free to download; Yoga Timer costs $4.99 up front. Float sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Yoga Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yoga Timer ships an update every 2 months, Float every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Yoga Timer versus Float: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoga TimerFloat
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size91 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNic KolbeArel Alkim Yurtsevenler

In-app purchases

None

Yoga Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Float

Subscriptions2
  • Mediteasy Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Mediteasy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mediteasy Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Yoga Timer free?
Yoga Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yoga Timer or Float have ads?
Neither Yoga Timer nor Float shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yoga Timer or Float?
Yoga Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Float every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yoga Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Float on September 24, 2026.

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