# Brightmind Meditation vs Timefully

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timefully at free with in-app purchases against Brightmind Meditation's subscription. Timefully also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Brightmind Meditation's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brightmind Meditation sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brightmind Meditation against 4.8 for Timefully. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Brightmind Meditation's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's.

Brightmind Meditation ships an update every 3 weeks, Timefully weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brightmind Meditation | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightmind-meditation/id1303790148/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 194 MB | 395 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brightmind Community LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163363114) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## What reviewers say

### Brightmind Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightmind-meditation/id1303790148)

This app offers a comprehensive meditation system designed to be simple yet profound. It provides a structured learning path with guided meditations, a curated app design, and a supportive community to foster transformative personal growth and stress relief.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive guided meditations, Structured learning Journey, Community Chat, Live Daily Sits, 1-on-1 Coaching, Retreats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| (No longer available) Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 70% Off Annual Subscription | $28.49 | per year |
| 70% Off Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Subscription | $46.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| 30% Off Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 30% Off Annual Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Brightmind Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| (No longer available) Annual | $94.99 | per year |
| (No longer available) Annual | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Structured and progressive meditation curriculum
- 👍 Clear and engaging instruction
- 🧠 Helps deepen meditation practice
- 🤝 Supportive community and live classes
- 💡 Variety of techniques beyond just breath focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Technical issues like app crashes and lost progress
- 🔒 Concerns about mandatory account creation and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Login/authentication problems
- Meditations disappearing from the app
- Resets to zero for meditation streaks

**Requested features**

- Monthly or flexible subscription options
- Better integration of nature sounds
- Improved user experience and stability


### 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 Brightmind Meditation free?

Brightmind Meditation 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, Brightmind Meditation or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Brightmind Meditation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Brightmind Meditation or Timefully have ads?

Neither Brightmind Meditation nor Timefully shows ads.

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

Brightmind Meditation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timefully weekly. Most recently, Brightmind Meditation was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timefully on October 27, 2026.

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