# Meditation Timer vs Preset Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Preset Meditation Timer at none against Meditation Timer's 8. Preset Meditation Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). Meditation Timer's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 6) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Preset Meditation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Preset Meditation Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer has 281 ratings behind it against 6, 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 91% of Preset Meditation Timer's.

Meditation Timer ships an update every 5 months, Preset Meditation Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer | Preset Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-meditate/id322538701/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preset-meditation-timer/id483055006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) | [Next SeeD](https://appshunter.io/developer/475202455) |

## 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


### Preset Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preset-meditation-timer/id483055006)

This app offers a free, ad-free meditation timer with customizable presets. It features gentle bell sounds or vibration to mark session start and end, with options for delays and volume control. It's suitable for meditation, zazen, yoga, and other mindful activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer presets, Gentle bell sounds or vibration, Adjustable bell volume, Start delay option, Light/Dark mode support, Silent mode compatible bell

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer free?

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

### Is Preset Meditation Timer free?

Preset Meditation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Preset Meditation Timer is rated higher. Meditation Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Preset Meditation Timer averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer or Preset Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Meditation Timer nor Preset Meditation Timer shows ads.

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

Meditation Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Preset Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Meditation Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Preset Meditation Timer on November 1, 2026.

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