# Timefully vs Vīrya Guided

The clearest difference is rating: Timefully at 4.8 against Vīrya Guided's 4.0. Timefully also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Vīrya Guided's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vīrya Guided sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vīrya Guided's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timefully ships an update every 6 days, Vīrya Guided every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Vīrya Guided |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virya-guided/id1562147704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Evocate Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433672226) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Vīrya Guided

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virya-guided/id1562147704)

This app guides users through a unique meditation practice using Auto Self-Transcending (AST) and proprietary biofeedback technology. It tracks physiological and brain activity to quantify recovery and enhance well-being, offering personalized insights and habit-building support.

**Highlights:** Auto Self-Transcending (AST) meditation, Transcendometer® biofeedback technology, EEG and Apple Watch integration, Self-Regulation Quality Index (SRQI), VLĪS Analytics for subjective experience tracking, Habit Assist AI notifications, Unwind & Realign Guided Series

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Vīrya Guided free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or Vīrya Guided?

Timefully is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Vīrya Guided averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Timefully or Vīrya Guided have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Vīrya Guided shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timefully or Vīrya Guided?

Timefully ships an update every 6 days, and Vīrya Guided every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timefully was updated on September 18, 2026 and Vīrya Guided on June 1, 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.*