# Insight Timer vs Mind

The clearest difference is monetization model: Insight Timer at freemium against Mind's subscription. Insight Timer also leads on ratings volume (449K vs 34) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Mind's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 70%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Insight Timer against 4.9 for Mind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 449K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Insight Timer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Mind's.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, Mind monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | Mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (449K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews)** | [4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-meditations-guidees/id1073602315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **449K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 231 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [MIND AND CIE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438493510) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #85 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a vast library of guided meditations, breathwork exercises, sleep stories, and movement practices from leading wellness experts. It helps users reduce stress, improve sleep, and build healthier routines with daily new content and community features.

**Highlights:** Thousands of guided meditations, Breathwork and breathing exercises, Sleep meditations and sounds, Yoga, Pilates, and movement practices, Customizable meditation timer, Community groups and features, Progress tracking and stats

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insight Premium Meditation | $9.99 | per month |
| Insight Premium Meditation | $59.99 | per year |
| Insight Premium Meditation | $59.99 | per year |
| MemberPlus Family | $89.99 | per year |
| Teacher Donation (XS) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meditation Course: Single Use | $4.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (S) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live Event Ticket | $13.99 | one-time |
| Meditation Course: Multi Use | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truth Anxiety course – Own | $19.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (M) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (L) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (XL) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 🌍 Diverse range of teachers and content
- 🕰️ Customizable timer with bells/chimes
- 🆓 Generous free content
- 🧠 Helps with anxiety, stress, and mental health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overly commercialized with constant upselling
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory account creation
- 🔀 Confusing and cluttered user interface
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and technical issues
- 🔒 Paywall blocking access to core features

**Reported bugs**

- Timer frequently pausing or shutting down during use
- Inconsistent tracking of meditation streaks and progress
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to leave reviews for meditations

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort/filter bookmarked meditations
- Option to disable opening quotes and mood check-ins
- Improved offline functionality and caching
- More customization options for the timer
- Better community features and social integration


### Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-meditations-guidees/id1073602315)

This app offers guided meditation sessions and podcasts to help users manage stress, anxiety, and improve focus. It provides a structured program for beginners and themed content for personal growth, with daily live sessions and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation sessions, Beginner meditation programs, Themed meditation content, Live guided meditations, Meditation timer, Progress tracking, Child meditation programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement découverte | $6.49 | per month |
| Abonnement | $8.49 | per month |
| Abonnement | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is Mind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insight Timer or Mind?

Insight Timer is rated higher. Insight Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 449K ratings, while Mind averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do Insight Timer or Mind have ads?

Neither Insight Timer nor Mind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insight Timer or Mind?

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and Mind monthly. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mind on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*