# Timefully vs Core Meditation

Timefully and Core Meditation both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 61% of Core Meditation's. Timefully also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Core Meditation's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Core Meditation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Timefully against 4.8 for Core Meditation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 61% of Core Meditation's.

Timefully ships an update every 8 days, Core Meditation monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Core Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-meditation/id1490644270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 399 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Hyper Ice, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529321255) |

## What reviewers say

### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app offers a distraction-free meditation timer with deep tracking and motivational features like virtual tree growth. It allows for extensive customization of sessions, sounds, and progress monitoring, all while keeping your data private.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer presets, Deep session tracking and statistics, Virtual tree growth for motivation, Extensive bell and ambient sound library, Apple Watch integration for standalone use, Privacy-focused with iCloud sync, Integration with Apple Health and Siri

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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


### Core Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-meditation/id1490644270)

Experience immersive meditation with guided vibrations, audio, and lighting. Track your progress with stress-level measurements and biometric data. Access a library of classes and personalized feedback to build inner strength.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation with dynamic vibrations, Breath training techniques, Stress-level and biometric tracking, Progress measurement (Calm, Focus, Training), Meditation library with expert instructors, Ambient and musical soundscapes, Integration with Apple HealthKit

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Core Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Core Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with meditation and focus
- 📊 Provides useful biofeedback and data
- 🎯 Effective for beginners and experienced users
- 🤖 High-quality guided meditations
- 🔋 Consistent and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity and network issues
- 💰 Expensive device and subscription
- 🤖 Inconsistent or limited app functionality
- 🔍 Lack of search and customization options
- 🕰️ Occasional performance problems or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Trouble with device pairing and connectivity
- Inaccurate or unreliable biometric tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline meditation content availability
- Apple Watch app integration
- Expanded search and filtering options
- Longer meditation session durations
- More personalization and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Core Meditation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or Core Meditation?

Core Meditation is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Core Meditation averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Timefully or Core Meditation have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Core Meditation shows ads.

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

Timefully ships an update every 8 days, and Core Meditation monthly. Most recently, Timefully was updated on November 11, 2026 and Core Meditation on November 7, 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.*