# Center Meditation Timer vs Mindful Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mindful Timer at 100% against Center Meditation Timer's 70%. Mindful Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Center Meditation Timer's advantage is ratings volume (781 vs 10) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Center Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mindful Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindful Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Center Meditation Timer has 781 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Center Meditation Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mindful Timer's.

Center Meditation Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Mindful Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Center Meditation Timer | Mindful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (781 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **781** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanner Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/421646590) | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) |

## 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


### Mindful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355)

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Multiple automatic timers, Customizable interval bells, Save preset routines, Weekly session tracking, Gentle bell sounds, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Center Meditation Timer free?

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

### Is Mindful Timer free?

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

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

Mindful Timer is rated higher. Center Meditation Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 781 ratings, while Mindful Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither Center Meditation Timer nor Mindful Timer shows ads.

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

Center Meditation Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mindful Timer weekly. Most recently, Center Meditation Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mindful Timer on October 12, 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.*