Comparison

Meditation Timer vs Meditation Timer App Pro

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

Head to head
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.

About

Meditation Timer App Pro

Features
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Meditation Timer App Pro is a clean, no-nonsense timer built for people who just want to sit and practice, without wading through a bloated app to get there. Set custom session lengths, interval bells and ambient sounds, then get out of the way. No forced streaks, no social feed, no pressure to unlock content. Just a timer that respects your practice. FEATURES Custom timer intervals Set your own session length and add interval bells to mark stages of your sit. Useful for structured practices or simply to check in without opening your eyes. Ambient sounds A small library of ambient tones to sit with, or silence if that's what you want. Session tracking See your practice over time. Total sits, minutes practiced and streaks, without turning meditation into a competition. Widgets and shortcuts Start a session straight from your home screen or lock screen. Built for consistency No subscriptions you forget about, no upsells mid-session. Pro unlocks everything once, so you can stop thinking about the app and get back to practicing. Whether you're new to meditation or you've been sitting for years, Meditation Timer App Pro is built to support a daily practice without getting in the way of it. Subscription Options: • Annual: $19.99 per year, billed annually (equivalent to $1.67/month) • Monthly: $4.99 per month, billed monthly • Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase (not a subscription) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://meditationtimer.online/privacy

Screenshots

Meditation Timer4 screens
Meditation Timer App Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meditation Timer App Pro at none against Meditation Timer's shown. Meditation Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Meditation Timer App Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Meditation Timer versus Meditation Timer App Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation TimerMeditation Timer App Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital SnacksMade For Humans LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meditation Timer

One-time1
  • ez Meditation Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Meditation Timer App Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Med timer full access Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Med Timer Full Access Sub Year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Lifetime Access$44.99

Questions

Is Meditation Timer free?
Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Timer App Pro free?
Meditation Timer App Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meditation Timer or Meditation Timer App Pro have ads?
Meditation Timer shows ads; Meditation Timer App Pro does not.

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