# Insight Timer vs The Mindfulness App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Insight Timer at 449K against The Mindfulness App's 7.6K. Insight Timer also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and The Mindfulness App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.7 for The Mindfulness App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 449K ratings behind it against 7.6K, 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 76% of The Mindfulness App's.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, The Mindfulness App fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | The Mindfulness App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (449K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mindfulness-app/id417071430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **449K** | 7.6K |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 231 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [Reflective Technologies ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/469957278) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #99 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Live Event Ticket | $3.49 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (S) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (M) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Donation (L) | $49.99 | 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


### The Mindfulness App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mindfulness-app/id417071430)

Access over 500 guided meditations, sleep stories, and courses from global experts. Customize silent or guided sessions with various background sounds and durations. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 500+ guided meditations and courses, Sleep stories for relaxation, Customizable silent or guided sessions, Multiple background sounds, Personalized user statistics, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stress Relief with Mindfulness | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Library | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is The Mindfulness App free?

The Mindfulness App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Insight Timer or The Mindfulness App?

Insight Timer is rated higher. Insight Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 449K ratings, while The Mindfulness App averages 4.7 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Insight Timer or The Mindfulness App have ads?

Neither Insight Timer nor The Mindfulness App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insight Timer or The Mindfulness App?

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and The Mindfulness App fortnightly. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Mindfulness App on November 4, 2026.

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