Snap Nap vs Serene Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snap Nap
This app uses sound and vibration to help you fall asleep quickly for short naps or longer siestas. You can customize nap durations and wake up to your favorite music.
- Customizable nap durations (5-90 minutes)
- Sound and vibration for sleep induction
- Wake up to iTunes songs
- Ancient sound technology
- Modern retooling of ancient practices
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Need to take a quick nap in the middle of the day? Or, perhaps you want to enjoy a 90 minute siesta? Use the sounds of SNAP NAP to quiet your mind and guide you to sleep quickly and effortlessly. Wake up to your favorite iTunes song, refreshed. You set the time frame from 5 minutes to 90 minutes. Based on ancient teachings about sound and vibration, SNAP NAP uses an ancient technology retooled for modern times. MediSounds® are before concepts, before effort, and beyond words.
Serene Timer
This app provides a gentle and calm way to wake up or end meditation sessions. It uses sounds that gradually increase in volume, easing you into alertness without startling you. Ideal for naps and relaxation, it promotes a refreshed and centered feeling.
- Gradually increasing sound volume
- Gentle wake-up experience
- Supports meditation and naps
- Calm and tranquil soundscapes
- No harsh tones or jolts
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Tired of timers that shock you awake? Serene Timer offers a kinder, calmer way to wake up, perfect for meditation, naps, and relaxation. With sounds that gradually ramp up in volume, Serene Timer gently eases you back into alertness, leaving you refreshed and centered instead of startled. Whether you need a soft wake-up after a power nap or a gentle end to your meditation, Serene Timer is designed to support your wellness. No harsh tones, no jolts—just a smooth, tranquil rise that fits seamlessly into your routine. Discover the peaceful alternative to abrupt alarms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Serene Timer at every 7 months against Snap Nap's every 32 months. Serene Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Snap Nap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Serene Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Snap Nap ships an update every 32 months, Serene Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snap Nap | Serene Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MediSounds LLC | Sebastian Ruhleder |
Customer experience
Snap Nap
Serene Timer
In-app purchases
Snap Nap
No in-app purchases
Serene Timer
No in-app purchases
