# Timefully vs Reliev

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reliev at none against Timefully's 7. Reliev also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timefully's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reliev asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reliev 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Reliev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 395 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [MPB7 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806718063) |

## 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


### Reliev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061)

This app provides a minimalist meditation timer with customizable sounds and durations. It offers background playback, saved timer setups, and a private practice calendar without any ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer (5-120 minutes), Choice of sounds (Forest, Ocean, Ambient, Silence), Optional opening and closing gongs, Background and lock-screen playback, Saved timer setups, Private practice calendar and streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Is Reliev free?

Reliev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Reliev is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Reliev averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timefully or Reliev have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Reliev shows ads.

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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.*