Comparison

Simple Now vs Meditation Timer

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

Head to head
About

Simple Now

This app provides daily, simple mindfulness exercises designed to increase present moment awareness. Regular practice can lead to reduced stress, improved emotional intelligence, and greater self-acceptance. The exercises are short and can be performed anywhere, integrating mindfulness into daily life.

Highlights
  • Daily short mindfulness exercises
  • Focus on present moment awareness
  • Exercises can be done anywhere
  • Inspired by world mindfulness leaders
  • Promotes clarity and self-acceptance
Features
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Simple Now sends you daily exercises that are very short and extremely simple. These exercises are designed to bring your attention back to the present moment and are inspired by the teachings of world leaders in mindfulness. Each exercise is described in one or two sentences and can be done anywhere. Over time, the mindfulness you experience when performing the exercises will begin to spill over into the rest of your life. You will find yourself experiencing more mindfulness as you go about your day to day life. Why practice mindfulness at all? Put generally, mindfulness will let you perceive everything in your life with more clarity. This clarity allows you to re-balance how you perceive and engage with yourself and the world around you. Here is a breakdown of what that re-balancing can lead to: - Decreased Stress - Decreased Depressive Symptoms - Improved General Health - Self-Acceptance - Decreased Reactivity - Increased Curiosity - Increased Tolerance - Improved Patience - Improve Emotional Intelligence - Address Addictions - Improve Academic Success All of these benefits are supported by scientific research. We encourage you to search online for scholarly articles that research mindfulness. There has been much work done on the topic. Enjoy the app!

About

Meditation Timer

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
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A minimalist timer app for unguided meditation, calm sleep, and daily reminders. Even better - it's free. Looking for a focused meditation timer with daily reminders to help you stay consistent? Meditation Timer: Calm Sleep is a clean, no-distraction app for unguided meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness. Now with customisable daily reminder notifications, it's easier than ever to build your habit. Why Use Meditation Timer: Calm Sleep? Unguided meditation support – Perfect for those who prefer meditating without a voice guide Simple, customizable meditation timer – Set your duration, choose your sound, and go Sleep aid & relaxation timer – Use calming sounds to unwind before bed Track progress & build habits – See streaks, session history, and average duration Build your community – Add friends and stay motivated by tracking their progress too Manual session logging – Log offline or other meditative practices Designed for focus – Clean, minimal UI free from clutter or ads Built for Beginners & Experts Whether you're just starting your meditation journey or you’ve been practicing for years, this timer is made for you. Perfect for: * Daily mindfulness practice * Stress and anxiety management * Sleep improvement and relaxation * Focus sessions and Pomodoro-style breaks * Gratitude journaling or breathwork timing Features at a Glance: * Customisable session timer with prep time * Daily meditation reminders for personalised reminder alerts * Wide selection of ambient meditation sounds * Option to meditate in silence * Progress tracking dashboard: current streak, max streak, total sessions, average duration * Add friends and view their progress * Edit or manually log past sessions * Dark mode support for evening meditation Our Mission We created Meditation Timer: Calm Sleep as a minimalist app to help users build a consistent meditation practice — without noise, clutter, or pressure. In just a few minutes a day, you can improve your mental well-being, reduce stress, and find more clarity, balance, and positivity in your life. Start your journey today No sign-up required. No ads. Just a simple, focused experience to support your meditation, mindfulness, and sleep goals. Download now and begin your daily calm.

Screenshots

Simple Now4 screens
Meditation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meditation Timer at 100% against Simple Now's 50%. Meditation Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Simple Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Simple Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Meditation Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Now ships an update every 4 weeks, Meditation Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple Now versus Meditation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NowMeditation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBern Games Inc.Digital Snacks

Customer experience

Simple Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Meditation Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Now

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Meditation Timer

One-time1
  • ez Meditation Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Simple Now free?
Simple Now 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, Simple Now or Meditation Timer?
Meditation Timer is rated higher. Simple Now averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Meditation Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simple Now or Meditation Timer have ads?
Meditation Timer shows ads; Simple Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Now or Meditation Timer?
Simple Now ships an update every 4 weeks, and Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Now was updated on September 23, 2026 and Meditation Timer on October 4, 2026.

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