# Meditation Timer vs Zen Timer.

The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer at 4.4 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Meditation Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (281 vs 13). Zen Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer has 281 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Meditation Timer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Zen Timer.'s.

Meditation Timer ships an update every 5 months, Zen Timer. every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer | Zen Timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-meditate/id322538701/reviews)** | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-meditate/id322538701)

This app provides a customizable timer for meditation sessions, offering various sound options and detailed statistics tracking. It allows users to personalize presets and ensures uninterrupted sessions with smart restart functionality.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Preset meditations, Tibetan singing bowls, Session statistics tracking, Smart restart after interruptions, High-quality sound options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meditate Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Tibetan Bowl A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tibetan Bowl B | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tibetan Bowl C | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tibetan Bowl D | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tibetan Bowl E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tibetan Bowl F | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chime Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and elegant design
- ⏱️ Customizable timer with preparation and cool-down periods
- 🔔 Pleasant chime sounds
- 📊 Useful meditation statistics and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Timer stops when screen locks or device sleeps
- 💰 Paid extras for additional sounds
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer inaccuracies when device sleeps
- Purchased sounds disappearing after app reinstall
- Freezing when attempting to purchase additional sounds

**Requested features**

- More sound options included by default
- Ability to set different interval lengths within a session
- Statistics and reports accessible from main screen
- Compatibility improvements for newer iOS versions


### Zen Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993)

This app helps you focus on meditation and mindfulness with customizable timers. Set preparation, meditation, interval, and cool-down times with various alert sounds and background music. Track your progress and maintain logs for a more peaceful practice.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited custom timers, Adjust preparation, meditation, and interval times, Select from 18 free interval sounds, Choose background music, Supports background and lock screen operation, Meditation log and report tracking, Multiple profiles and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer free?

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

### Is Zen Timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Timer or Zen Timer.?

Meditation Timer is rated higher. Meditation Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Zen Timer. averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer or Zen Timer. have ads?

Zen Timer. shows ads; Meditation Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer or Zen Timer.?

Meditation Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Zen Timer. every 11 months. Most recently, Meditation Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zen Timer. on September 9, 2026.

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