Comparison

Unguided Meditation Timer vs Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

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

Head to head
About

Unguided Meditation Timer

This app provides a simple timer for unguided meditation sessions. Customize your meditation duration and choose from eight distinct gongs. Track your progress with a built-in meditation calendar.

Highlights
  • Customizable meditation time
  • 8 different gongs
  • Meditation calendar
  • Vipassana meditation support
  • Anapana meditation support
  • Insight timer functionality
Features
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With this simple Meditation Timer, you can start your unguided meditation. The Meditation Timer allows you to adjust the meditation time. Also, the Meditation Timer offers 8 different gongs. Every time you meditate, the Meditation Timer will update the meditation calendar. Meditation timer can do all the following: - Vipassana meditation - Anapana meditation - Insight timer How to meditate using this meditation Timer? - Configure the Meditation Timer and start the clock - Breathe in - Breathe out Enjoy this Meditation Timer. Also known as a meditation clock. https://vanniktech.de/MeditationTimer/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

Develop awareness and peace of mind with tools designed to help you achieve calm and focus. This app offers guided sessions, goal setting, daily reminders, and progress tracking to enhance your meditation journey. Personalize your experience with user-friendly themes and enjoy a mindful practice.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Meditation goal setting
  • Daily reminders and affirmations
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable themes
  • Light mode option
Features
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ZenMinder is your ultimate mate in developing awareness and peace of mind in your daily life. It offers a set of tools that helps you attain a state of calm and focus in the midst of life's stressful situations. Designed with simplicity and efficiency, it is meant to transform your meditation journey. Key Features: Guided Meditation It offers a wide range of pre-recorded audio and video sessions that help you to practice effortlessly as a beginner. Immerse yourself in a moment of mindfulness with ZenMinder. Meditation Goals Set realistic goals with ZenMinder and cultivate healthy yoga practices in your daily routine. Select from a range of meditation lengths and ambient sounds to improve your practice and increase your level of relaxation. Daily reminders Get daily doses of knowledge, motivation, and inspiration sent directly to your device. Allow ZenMinder's inspirational sayings and affirmations to elevate your spirits and nourish your soul. You can also share it with your loved ones. User Friendly Themes Select your favorite theme that reflects your personality and keeps you connected with the app. These themes are designed to uplift your mood and take out some time for yourself. Progress Tracking Keep an eye on your mindfulness practice and record your advancements over time. ZenMinder helps you stay motivated and dedicated to your goals by offering insights into your overall well-being, gratitude practices, and meditation routines. Light Mode Now enjoy your favorite meditation app in light mode that helps you experience peace and ecstatic. It provides a calming aesthetic that improves your mindfulness practice and calms the senses. Personalized Experience You can change the themes, colors, and styles of Animation Mode to fit your own tastes. ZenMinder provides countless customisation options, regardless of your preference for simple or elaborate graphics. ZenMinder helps you to discover the power of mindfulness and be more peaceful, calmer and joyful in life. Take a step towards healthy life and inner content with our free meditation app. *Premium Upgrade required to unlock. Optional auto-renewing subscription is available (price varies by territory) located in the app Settings page. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation. Subscription automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed in your iTunes Account’s Settings after purchasing. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7803420 Terms of Use: https://waterminder.com/terms.html Note: HealthKit integration is to read/write mindful minutes.

Screenshots

Unguided Meditation Timer4 screens
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unguided Meditation Timer at 82% against Meditation Timer-ZenMinder's 50%. Unguided Meditation Timer also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 5). Meditation Timer-ZenMinder's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Unguided Meditation Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Meditation Timer-ZenMinder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unguided Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, Meditation Timer-ZenMinder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unguided Meditation Timer versus Meditation Timer-ZenMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnguided Meditation TimerMeditation Timer-ZenMinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB352 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNiklas BaudyFunn Media, LLC

Customer experience

Unguided Meditation Timer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Unguided Meditation Timer

One-time4
  • Unlimited audio files$1.99
  • Unlimited colors$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
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  • Premium - Unlock everything$5.99
4 purchases

Meditation Timer-ZenMinder

Subscriptions3
  • ZenMinder Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • ZenMinder Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Bundle1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZenMinder Premium One Time$14.99

Questions

Is Unguided Meditation Timer free?
Unguided Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Timer-ZenMinder free?
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unguided Meditation Timer or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder?
Meditation Timer-ZenMinder is rated higher. Unguided Meditation Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Meditation Timer-ZenMinder averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Unguided Meditation Timer or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder have ads?
Neither Unguided Meditation Timer nor Meditation Timer-ZenMinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unguided Meditation Timer or Meditation Timer-ZenMinder?
Unguided Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Unguided Meditation Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meditation Timer-ZenMinder on October 25, 2026.

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