# Timefully vs The PLAYNE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timefully at 85% against The PLAYNE's 0%. Timefully also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 27 months). The PLAYNE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 The PLAYNE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 0% of The PLAYNE's.

Timefully ships an update every 6 days, The PLAYNE every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | The PLAYNE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-playne/id6474143988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Vismaya Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475133289) |

## 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


### The PLAYNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-playne/id6474143988)

Build a meditation habit through a unique gaming experience. Transform a barren landscape into a thriving forest by practicing mindfulness and regulating your nervous system. Customize your sanctuary and learn meditation techniques with an engaging narrative.

**Highlights:** Build meditation habit through gameplay, Grow a personalized island sanctuary, Learn mindfulness with narrative, Customize ambiance and scenery, Regulate nervous system, Improve mental well-being

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Legendary | $34.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Habit Builder | $46.99 | one-time |
| 90 Day Habit Builder | $54.99 | one-time |
| One Year Habit Builder | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is The PLAYNE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or The PLAYNE?

Timefully is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The PLAYNE averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timefully or The PLAYNE have ads?

Neither Timefully nor The PLAYNE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timefully or The PLAYNE?

Timefully ships an update every 6 days, and The PLAYNE every 27 months. Most recently, Timefully was updated on September 18, 2026 and The PLAYNE on July 8, 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.*