# Workout Buddy vs Absorb Meditation

The clearest difference is rating: Absorb Meditation at 5.0 against Workout Buddy's 3.0. Absorb Meditation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Workout Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Absorb Meditation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Absorb Meditation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Buddy | Absorb Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-buddy-audio-timer/id1528410668/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorb-meditation/id6758361522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Levente Vig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457243089) | [Wallop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757998971) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-buddy-audio-timer/id1528410668)

This app provides audio cues for workout timers, allowing users to track exercise durations without needing to look at their screen. It announces time intervals and high scores through audio prompts, ideal for intense physical activity.

**Highlights:** Audio cues for workout timing, Spoken time intervals, High score notifications, Hands-free operation, Designed for intense exercise

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Absorb Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorb-meditation/id6758361522)

This app offers a distraction-free environment for meditation, featuring timed or open-ended sessions with soothing singing bowl sounds. It allows users to track their practice, including jhana states and absorption depth, and integrates with HealthKit for mindful minutes.

**Highlights:** Timed or open-ended meditation sessions, Singing bowl sounds for session start/end, Jhana state and absorption depth tracking, Session history with heatmap, HealthKit integration for mindful minutes, Streak tracking for consistent practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Buddy free?

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

### Is Absorb Meditation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Buddy or Absorb Meditation?

Absorb Meditation is rated higher. Workout Buddy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Absorb Meditation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Workout Buddy or Absorb Meditation have ads?

Neither Workout Buddy nor Absorb Meditation 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.*