Comparison

Meditation Timer Plus vs Zazen

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

Zazen

Features
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Zazen — Meditation Timer is a premium meditation timer rooted in the Sōtō Zen tradition. A single tap starts your session. Authentic bell sequences — drawn from traditional Japanese Zen practice — open and close each sitting with presence and intention. In between: nothing but silence. No onboarding. No statistics. No tracking. The app does exactly one thing — and does it perfectly. Features · NEW — Kinhin: two to four sitting periods, connected by walking meditation (5 or 10 minutes), guided by the traditional bell sequence · 1 to 60 minute sessions · Two authentic bell sounds: Inkin & Kin · Traditional Sōtō Zen bell sequences (Shijōshō & Hōzenshō) · A second, thinner ring inside the Ensō shows the current phase — sitting or walking · Silent Mode: vibration-only signals, ideal for group sittings · Ensō progress ring that fills quietly with your sitting · Screen stays on during meditation · Plays even when your iPhone is on silent · No subscription — one purchase, all future updates included Designed for stillness. Built for daily practice.

Screenshots

Meditation Timer Plus4 screens
Zazen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zazen at every 3 weeks against Meditation Timer Plus's every 2 months. Zazen also leads on chart position (#182 vs unranked). Meditation Timer Plus's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99 and Zazen $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Zazen every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Meditation Timer Plus versus Zazen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Timer PlusZazen
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundJochen Blumensath

In-app purchases

None

Meditation Timer Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Zazen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meditation Timer Plus free?
Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zazen free?
Zazen costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meditation Timer Plus or Zazen have ads?
Neither Meditation Timer Plus nor Zazen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer Plus or Zazen?
Meditation Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Zazen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer Plus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Zazen on October 25, 2026.

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