# Meditation Timer vs Reliev

The clearest difference is rating: Reliev at 5.0 against Meditation Timer's 4.4. Reliev also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Meditation Timer's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Reliev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer has 281 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer | Reliev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-meditate/id322538701/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) | [MPB7 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806718063) |

## 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


### Reliev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061)

This app provides a minimalist meditation timer with customizable sounds and durations. It offers background playback, saved timer setups, and a private practice calendar without any ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer (5-120 minutes), Choice of sounds (Forest, Ocean, Ambient, Silence), Optional opening and closing gongs, Background and lock-screen playback, Saved timer setups, Private practice calendar and streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer free?

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

### Is Reliev free?

Reliev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Reliev is rated higher. Meditation Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Reliev averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer or Reliev have ads?

Neither Meditation Timer nor Reliev shows ads.

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