Comparison

Meditation Timer Meiso vs ZenSee

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

Head to head
About

Meditation Timer Meiso

This app offers a simple, ad-free meditation timer with real-time heart rate variability analysis. Track your progress with a contribution graph, achieve badges, and use it standalone on Apple Watch. Integrates with HealthKit and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Real-time HRV analysis
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • 12-month contribution graph
  • Achievement system
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • HealthKit integration
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Make quiet time a daily habit. Meiso is a meditation timer without ads or subscriptions. Set a timer, keep a session log, and meditate at your own pace. TIMER Choose a preset such as 3 or 5 minutes, or use count-up mode without a time limit. Switch the ending sound and vibration on or off. SESSION LOG Review your activity graph, weekly meditation time, streaks and total time. Achievement badges help you track milestones. APPLE WATCH Use the timer without keeping your iPhone nearby, then sync your session history to iPhone. WIDGETS AND HEALTH Home screen widgets and Live Activities are supported. With your permission, save meditation time as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health. HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) Record and analyze metrics such as SDNN and RMSSD using beat intervals from a compatible Bluetooth heart rate sensor. Apple Watch uses available heartbeat data. Compatible hardware and permissions are required; available data and metrics depend on recording conditions. An iPhone alone cannot measure HRV in this app. HRV displays are reference information for personal reflection. They do not establish meditation benefits or assess your health, and are not for diagnosis, treatment or medical decisions. Consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. YOUR PREFERENCES Light and dark modes. Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Spanish. Free to use, with no ads, subscriptions or account registration. Compatible external hardware is obtained separately.

About

ZenSee

Features
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In today's fast-paced world, finding inner peace is precious. This app is designed for anyone focused on mental wellness, meditation, and Zen practice. Whether you're a mindfulness beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the perfect tools and companionship here. [Key Features] • Meditation Timer: An intuitive, dedicated timer featuring soothing singing bowl sounds to help you achieve deep focus and relaxation. • Practice Tracking: Log your meditation sessions and insights. Witness your personal growth on the path of mindfulness. • Versatile Modes: Tailored for various scenarios including mindful breathing, deep meditation, and sleep relaxation to meet your needs at different stages. • Focused Zen Space: A minimalist, distraction-free interface that creates an immersive digital sanctuary for your mind. [Who is this for] • Anyone looking to relieve anxiety and stress through meditation. • Students and professionals aiming to improve focus and sleep quality. • Spiritual seekers diving deep into Zen, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Download now. Take a few minutes each day to connect with yourself, discover clarity through meditation, and embrace the peace and joy of your spiritual practice.

Screenshots

Meditation Timer Meiso3 screens
ZenSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

Meditation Timer Meiso and ZenSee are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Timer Meiso ships an update every 9 days, ZenSee weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Meditation Timer Meiso versus ZenSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Timer MeisoZenSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki Yamaji宇 占

In-app purchases

None

Meditation Timer Meiso

No in-app purchases

None

ZenSee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meditation Timer Meiso free?
Meditation Timer Meiso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenSee free?
ZenSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meditation Timer Meiso or ZenSee have ads?
Neither Meditation Timer Meiso nor ZenSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer Meiso or ZenSee?
Meditation Timer Meiso ships an update every 9 days, and ZenSee weekly. Most recently, Meditation Timer Meiso was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZenSee on October 24, 2026.

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