# Unbounded vs Meditation Timer

Unbounded and Meditation Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Meditation Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Unbounded's. Meditation Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Unbounded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unbounded asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Unbounded against 5.0 for Meditation Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unbounded has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Unbounded's written reviews are positive against 100% of Meditation Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unbounded | Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unbounded-meditation-timer/id1543165768/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-mindful/id1570800384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Leadership](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535947297) | [Digital Snacks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558160555) |

## What reviewers say

### Unbounded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unbounded-meditation-timer/id1543165768)

This app offers a customizable meditation timer with segmented sessions and various sounds. It allows users to track their mindfulness activity and connect with others for mutual support. Integration with Apple Health logs mindful minutes automatically.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Segmented session times, Variety of sound options, Activity tracking, Social support features, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-mindful/id1570800384)

This minimalist app provides a focused, distraction-free timer for unguided meditation, relaxation, and sleep. It offers customizable reminders, progress tracking, and social features to help users build consistent mindfulness habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable session timer, Daily meditation reminders, Ambient meditation sounds, Progress tracking dashboard, Add friends and track progress, Manual session logging, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ez Meditation Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unbounded free?

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

### Is Meditation Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unbounded or Meditation Timer?

Meditation Timer is rated higher. Unbounded averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Meditation Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Unbounded or Meditation Timer have ads?

Meditation Timer shows ads; Unbounded does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unbounded or Meditation Timer?

Unbounded ships an update every 2 months, and Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Unbounded was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meditation Timer on October 21, 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.*