Comparison

Simple Meditation Timer vs Wild

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

Head to head
About

Simple Meditation Timer

A minimalist timer designed for meditation and restorative yoga. It offers a peaceful countdown experience with a gentle chime, free from distractions. Users can optionally log their sessions as Mindful Minutes in the Health app.

Highlights
  • Minimalist timer interface
  • Peaceful countdown
  • Zen bowl chime
  • No distractions
  • Record Mindful Minutes
  • Health App integration
Features
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A minimalist timer. Elegant and peaceful way to meditate or practice restorative yoga. Simply counts down your session, then chimes the Keisu zen bowl. No additional "stuff" or distractions. Set your Simple Timer, take a few deep breaths and relax. You can choose to record your session as Mindful Minutes in the Health App.

About

Wild

Explore Australia's wilderness with this adventure magazine app. Access in-depth features and stunning photography from renowned adventurers. Purchase single issues or subscribe for regular updates on wilderness pursuits.

Highlights
  • In-depth wilderness features
  • Stunning adventure photography
  • Purchase single digital issues
  • Subscribe for regular updates
  • Manage subscriptions via iTunes
Features
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Expand your horizons with Australia’s longest running wilderness adventure magazine. With in-depth features and stunning photographs from some of the world’s greatest adventurers, WILD will keep you up-to-date on all aspects of wilderness pursuits. By downloading WILD, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: AU$7.99 • 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): AU$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy

Screenshots

Simple Meditation Timer3 screens
Wild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Meditation Timer at none against Wild's 25. Wild's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wild sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Meditation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Meditation Timer ships an update every 3 months, Wild every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Meditation Timer versus Wild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Meditation TimerWild
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNever Can TellAdventure Entertainment

Bugs and requests

Simple Meditation Timer

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Bell/gong doesn't ring sometimes
  • Timer doesn't work when phone is locked or screen is off
  • Gongs don't stop until manually stopped
  • Timer fell asleep and didn't go off
  • Bell stopped working after an update
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  • Circle graphic doesn't fully reset
  • App not found in DND allowed apps settings

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Vibration feedback when timer ends
  • Option to set number of bells/gongs
  • Allow timer to run in background with screen off
  • Option to change volume of the bell/gong
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  • Media controls for lock screen
  • Option to hide clock/interface elements
  • Interval timer with short signals
  • Singing bowl chime at the beginning
  • Open-ended timer that counts up
  • Silent (no bell) option
  • Visual hint when timer ends
  • Ability to select ringtone/music file
  • Add lock-screen support
  • Haptic feedback on Apple Watch

Wild

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Meditation Timer

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

Wild

One-time25
  • December 2021 - January 2022$5.99
  • February - April 2022$5.99
  • May - July 2022$5.99
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  • August - October 2022$5.99
  • November 2022 - January 2023$5.99
  • Issue 186$5.99
  • Issue 187, Autumn 2023$5.99
  • Issue 189, Spring 2023$5.99
  • Issue 188, Winter 2023$5.99
  • Issue 190, Summer 2023$5.99
  • Issue 192, Winter 2024$5.99
  • Issue 197$5.99
  • Issue 196$5.99
  • Issue 200$5.99
  • Issue 195$5.99
  • Issue 201$5.99
  • Issue 193, Spring 2024$5.99
  • Issue 202$5.99
  • Issue 191, Autumn 2024$5.99
  • Issue 194, Summer 2024$5.99
  • Issue 202, Summer 2026$5.99
  • Issue 201, Spring 2026$5.99
  • Issue 199, Autumn 2026$5.99
  • Issue 200, Winter 2026$5.99
  • Issue 198$5.99

Questions

Is Simple Meditation Timer free?
Simple Meditation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wild free?
Wild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Meditation Timer or Wild have ads?
Neither Simple Meditation Timer nor Wild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Meditation Timer or Wild?
Simple Meditation Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Wild every 5 months. Most recently, Simple Meditation Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wild on September 20, 2026.

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