Comparison

Meditation Timer Plus vs 5 Seconds Rule Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meditation Timer Plus

This app provides a simple timer for guided meditation sessions. It uses the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls to divide your meditation into sections and concludes with bell sounds. Enjoy peaceful mindfulness during your daily activities or relaxation time.

Highlights
  • Customizable meditation lengths
  • Tibetan singing bowl sounds
  • Bell sounds for session end
  • Mindfulness and relaxation aid
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Works with Bluetooth earphones
Features
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Meditation Timer Plus can be used for meditation. Chose the length you would like to meditate and press play. The sounds of the Tibetan Bowls divides the meditation into 8 sections and ends with 3 sounds of bells. The sounds are made with tibetan singing bowls. Listen to the beautiful singing bowls while you meditate or relax. With this app mindfulness and meditation is near you all day, when you walk in the park or rest in the sun. Use head- or earphones for best result. Works on Apple Watch with Bluetooth earphones. Length of Meditation on iOS: ∙5 minutes ∙10 minutes ∙15 minutes ∙25 minutes ∙30 minutes ∙35 minutes ∙40 minutes ∙45 minutes ∙50 minutes Length of meditation on Apple Watch: ∙5 minutes ∙10 minutes

About

5 Seconds Rule Timer

Features
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STOP OVERTHINKING. START DOING. Inspired by Mel Robbins' bestselling 5 Second Rule — the technique used by millions to crush procrastination and take action instantly. When doubt creeps in, open the app and count down: 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... GO! Then move. Before your brain talks you out of it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LAUNCH IN AN INSTANT - "Hey Siri, five four three two one" — voice-activated countdown - Double-tap the back of your phone (Back Tap) - One tap from your Home Screen widget - Assign to your Action Button - Zero friction. Pure momentum. BACKED BY NEUROSCIENCE Counting backward interrupts your brain's habit loops and activates the prefrontal cortex — the area responsible for deliberate action. The countdown creates a window of initiative before anxiety wins. This is the same technique Mel Robbins used to transform her life and that millions now use daily — from getting out of bed to speaking up in meetings to finally starting that workout. TRACK EVERY WIN - Daily countdown count and weekly trends - Build streaks to stay consistent day after day - Track your action rate — how often you follow through - Earn 20+ collectible achievements across 4 categories - Review your full countdown history on a beautiful calendar DESIGNED TO BECOME A HABIT - Immersive 5-4-3-2-1 countdown with haptic feedback - Siri voice command for hands-free activation - Home Screen widget for one-tap access - Back Tap and Action Button integration - iOS Shortcuts for custom automations - Daily streak tracking and personal records - Motivational reminders to keep your momentum - Full accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion PREMIUM — UNLOCK EVERYTHING - Unlimited daily countdowns (free: 1 per day) - Widget, Siri, Back Tap, and Action Button access - Full stats: action rate, personal records, weekly and monthly trends - All 20+ achievements - Complete countdown history - 7-day free trial — cancel anytime - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You've read the book. You've watched the TED Talk. Now put the 5 Second Rule in your pocket and use it when it matters most. Your next 5 seconds could change everything. 5-4-3-2-1-GO! This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Meditation Timer Plus4 screens
5 Seconds Rule Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 5 Seconds Rule Timer at Free against Meditation Timer Plus's $1.99. 5 Seconds Rule Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Meditation Timer Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

5 Seconds Rule Timer is free to download; Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99 up front. 5 Seconds Rule Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Meditation Timer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, 5 Seconds Rule Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Meditation Timer Plus versus 5 Seconds Rule Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Timer Plus5 Seconds Rule Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundMax Apps

In-app purchases

None

Meditation Timer Plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

5 Seconds Rule Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Meditation Timer Plus free?
Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Seconds Rule Timer free?
5 Seconds Rule Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meditation Timer Plus or 5 Seconds Rule Timer have ads?
Neither Meditation Timer Plus nor 5 Seconds Rule Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer Plus or 5 Seconds Rule Timer?
Meditation Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and 5 Seconds Rule Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer Plus was updated on September 10, 2026 and 5 Seconds Rule Timer on September 20, 2026.

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