# Timefully vs Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timefully at 1.1K against Meditation Timer's 214. Meditation Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Meditation Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Meditation Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 214, 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 90% of Meditation Timer's.

Timefully ships an update weekly, Meditation Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** | [4.8 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-zenitizer/id6444767911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 214 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 395 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Manuel Kehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656696237) |

## 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


### Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-zenitizer/id6444767911)

This app provides a distraction-free environment for your meditation practice. Create custom routines, use interval bells for focus, and enjoy calming soundscapes. Track your progress with detailed statistics and stay motivated with daily goals and reminders.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation routines, Interval bells for focus, Calming soundscapes, Meditation statistics and tracking, Daily goal setting and streak tracking, Smart reminder notifications, Widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zenitizer+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Zenitizer+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Zenitizer+ Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Zenitizer+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Zenitizer+ Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Zenitizer+ Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and distraction-free interface
- 🔔 Customizable bells, chimes, and sound options
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🎵 High-quality nature sounds and audio
- 💰 Affordable one-time or annual subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Confusing pricing model (free version very limited)
- 🔔 Default 1-minute interval bells too frequent for some users
- 📢 Aggressive subscription prompts in free version
- 🎵 Sound effects too quiet compared to bells
- 🎨 Could use visual refresh in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Interval bells not functioning properly in some cases
- App hijacks AirPods from other devices without option to disable
- Apple Watch vibration cannot be turned off
- Crashes on Apple Watch (reported as fixed in v1.12.2)
- Subscription paywall appears before free trial experience

**Requested features**

- Mixer controls for independent bell and effects volume adjustment
- White noise and additional frequency options
- Custom background music upload capability
- Meditation reminders/notifications
- Dynamic Island and Lock Screen activity controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Meditation Timer free?

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

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

Timefully is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Meditation Timer averages 4.8 from 214 ratings.

### Do Timefully or Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Meditation Timer shows ads.

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

Timefully ships an update weekly, and Meditation Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timefully was updated on October 22, 2026 and Meditation Timer on October 19, 2026.

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