# Center Meditation Timer vs Unguided Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Center Meditation Timer at 4.7 against Unguided Meditation Timer's 4.3. Center Meditation Timer also leads on ratings volume (783 vs 20) and device support (6 vs 2). Unguided Meditation Timer's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Center Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Unguided Meditation Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Center Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Center Meditation Timer has 783 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Center Meditation Timer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Center Meditation Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Center Meditation Timer | Unguided Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (783 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **783** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tanner Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/421646590) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## What reviewers say

### Center Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673)

A silent meditation timer designed for serious practitioners. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable session lengths, intervals, and sounds. Track your progress without pressure or gamification.

**Highlights:** Silent timer with optional bells, Customizable session lengths and intervals, Minimalist interface with themes, Daily reminders and widgets, Apple Watch support, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate $4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $18 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Minimalist and focused design
- 🌟 Elegant and calming UI
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with interval sounds and end chime
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Doesn't work in silent mode
- ⏱️ Timer stops when screen locks
- 🕰️ No option for open-ended meditation

**Reported bugs**

- Interval sounds not playing consistently
- Timer stopping when screen locks or goes to sleep
- Sync issues between iPhone and Apple Watch app
- Inability to change screen sleep settings

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch complications and background tracking
- Allow manual entry of meditation sessions
- Extend bell/chime duration for better resonance
- Add option to play background nature sounds


### Unguided Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937)

This app provides a simple timer for unguided meditation sessions. Customize your meditation duration and choose from eight distinct gongs. Track your progress with a built-in meditation calendar.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation time, 8 different gongs, Meditation calendar, Vipassana meditation support, Anapana meditation support, Insight timer functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited audio files | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Center Meditation Timer free?

Center Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unguided Meditation Timer free?

Unguided Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Center Meditation Timer or Unguided Meditation Timer?

Center Meditation Timer is rated higher. Center Meditation Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 783 ratings, while Unguided Meditation Timer averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Center Meditation Timer or Unguided Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Center Meditation Timer nor Unguided Meditation Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Center Meditation Timer or Unguided Meditation Timer?

Center Meditation Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Center Meditation Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Unguided Meditation Timer on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*