# Timefully vs Rise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timefully at weekly against Rise's monthly. Timefully also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 30) and device support (4 vs 2). Rise's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Rise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rise's.

Timefully ships an update weekly, Rise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Rise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews) | [4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 395 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Yauheni Barkouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635841358) |

## 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


### Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355)

This app offers guided meditation and breathwork sessions, along with a flexible timer to support mental clarity and emotional balance. Track your progress, utilize calming sounds, and integrate with health apps for a holistic wellness experience.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation and breathwork sessions, Flexible meditation timer, Session tracking and consistency building, Sunrise and sunset themes, High-quality ambient sounds, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Rise Annual Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Rise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or Rise?

Timefully and Rise are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 30 ratings respectively.

### Do Timefully or Rise have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Rise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timefully or Rise?

Timefully ships an update weekly, and Rise monthly. Most recently, Timefully was updated on October 16, 2026 and Rise on October 20, 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.*