# Insight Timer vs Clear Minds

The clearest difference is monetization model: Insight Timer at free with in-app purchases against Clear Minds's subscription. Insight Timer also leads on ratings volume (447K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Clear Minds sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.95 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 4.8 for Clear Minds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 447K ratings behind it against 1.7K, 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 62% of Clear Minds's.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, Clear Minds every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | Clear Minds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (447K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-minds-hypnotherapy/id1600470480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **447K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [Pure Clear Minds LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758707444) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #92 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


### Clear Minds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-minds-hypnotherapy/id1600470480)

Utilize award-winning hypnotherapy sessions to overcome challenges like binge eating, reduce stress, and improve mental health. Access a wide range of sessions for self-development, sleep, and physical well-being. Track your progress and sync mindfulness minutes with HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Award-winning hypnotherapy sessions, Reduce anxiety and stress, Overcome bad habits, Improve sleep quality, Support mental health, Track progress, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Offer | $12.95 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $15.95 | per month |
| Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Offer | $60.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $110.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $124.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for various issues
- 🚀 Effective for weight loss and alcohol reduction
- 💤 Improves sleep quality
- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing voice
- 👌 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with login and functionality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔇 Poor audio quality
- 🤔 Repetitive content
- 🔒 Purchased content not accessible through app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Accounts being reset or not recognized
- Downloads not working offline
- Tiny text and layout issues

**Requested features**

- Option to play sessions consecutively
- Longer session durations
- More diverse content
- Ability to access purchased content through app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is Clear Minds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insight Timer or Clear Minds?

Insight Timer is rated higher. Insight Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 447K ratings, while Clear Minds averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Insight Timer or Clear Minds have ads?

Neither Insight Timer nor Clear Minds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insight Timer or Clear Minds?

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and Clear Minds every 2 weeks. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Clear Minds on September 22, 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.*