# Timefully vs SelfMeditate

The clearest difference is rating: Timefully at 4.8 against SelfMeditate's 4.3. Timefully also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 1). SelfMeditate's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, 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 SelfMeditate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 SelfMeditate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timefully ships an update weekly, SelfMeditate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | SelfMeditate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfmeditate-meditation-timer/id6757534578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 395 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [UNATHI STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867487254) |

## 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


### SelfMeditate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfmeditate-meditation-timer/id6757534578)

This app provides an unguided meditation timer with ambient sounds and customizable intervals. It also includes a multi-modal journal for reflection, pattern analysis tools, and privacy-focused local data storage.

**Highlights:** Unguided meditation timer, 19 ambient spiritual sounds, Customizable interval bells, Multi-modal reflection journal, Insightful practice pattern analysis, Local data storage for privacy, iOS widgets and Live Activities

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is SelfMeditate free?

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

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

Timefully is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while SelfMeditate averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Timefully or SelfMeditate have ads?

Neither Timefully nor SelfMeditate shows ads.

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

Timefully ships an update weekly, and SelfMeditate every 9 days. Most recently, Timefully was updated on October 27, 2026 and SelfMeditate on October 16, 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.*