# Insight Timer vs Declutter The Mind Meditation

The clearest difference is update cadence: Insight Timer at weekly against Declutter The Mind Meditation's every 2 months. Insight Timer also leads on ratings volume (447K vs 944) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Declutter The Mind Meditation's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 70%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Declutter The Mind Meditation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Declutter The Mind Meditation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 447K ratings behind it against 944, 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 91% of Declutter The Mind Meditation's.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, Declutter The Mind Meditation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | Declutter The Mind Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (447K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews) | [4.9 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/declutter-the-mind-meditation/id1465713447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447K** | 944 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [Declutter The Mind Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465713446) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #104 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from world-renowned experts to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Daily new content is added, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

**Highlights:** Thousands of guided meditations, Music tracks and ambient sounds, Meditation timer, Community discussion groups, Progress tracking, Offline listening (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Declutter The Mind Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/declutter-the-mind-meditation/id1465713447)

This app offers guided mindfulness meditation sessions to help manage stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It provides courses for beginners and experienced practitioners, focusing on practical techniques without spiritual dogma. Unlock mental clarity and a calmer state through regular practice.

**Highlights:** Guided mindfulness meditation sessions, Courses for beginners and experienced users, Daily guided meditations, Anxiety and stress relief meditations, Sleep improvement meditations, Offline playback, Meditation timer

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $219.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential app for mindfulness
- 👍 Wonderful meditation experience
- 👍 Crucial for managing chronic illness
- 👍 Excellent for beginners and experienced
- 👍 Calming and soothing voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unable to log in

**Reported bugs**

- Meditations not playing properly
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Offline meditation option
- More meditation lengths and options
- Female voice option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is Declutter The Mind Meditation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insight Timer or Declutter The Mind Meditation?

Insight Timer and Declutter The Mind Meditation are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 447K and 944 ratings respectively.

### Do Insight Timer or Declutter The Mind Meditation have ads?

Neither Insight Timer nor Declutter The Mind Meditation shows ads.

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

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and Declutter The Mind Meditation every 2 months. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Declutter The Mind Meditation on September 26, 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.*