# Timefully vs Yin Balance

The clearest difference is ads: Timefully at none against Yin Balance's shown. Timefully also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Yin Balance's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, 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 Yin Balance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yin Balance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Yin Balance's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Yin Balance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yin-balance/id6755938432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 398 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Yin Balance LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857465605) |

## 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

**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


### Yin Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yin-balance/id6755938432)

This app offers a sanctuary for inner peace with calming routines, gentle wellness plans, and mood tracking. Nurture your mind, body, and emotions through practices like journaling, yoga, and spiritual reflections. Watch your virtual companion grow as you build restorative habits.

**Highlights:** Journaling for reflection, Guided yoga and nutrition, Stress-reducing wellness plans, Spiritual reflections and prayers, Personalized affirmations, Virtual pet growth, Daily restorative schedule

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yin Balance Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yin Balance Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yin Balance Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Yin Balance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or Yin Balance?

Yin Balance is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Yin Balance averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timefully or Yin Balance have ads?

Yin Balance shows ads; Timefully does not.

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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.*