# Insight Timer vs Imagine

The clearest difference is ads: Insight Timer at none against Imagine's shown. Insight Timer also leads on ratings volume (449K vs 8) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Imagine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Imagine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insight Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 449K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, Imagine every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | Imagine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (449K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagine-quick-relaxation/id6446170735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **449K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 499 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [Appache apps and games ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655839601) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #104 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access a vast library of guided meditations, breathwork, sleep stories, and yoga practices from world-renowned teachers. Build healthy routines, reduce stress, and improve sleep with daily new free content and a customizable meditation timer.

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

**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


### Imagine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagine-quick-relaxation/id6446170735)

This app offers a peaceful escape from daily stress with satisfying visual and auditory experiences. Engage in calming gameplay or simply enjoy relaxing music and ASMR sounds to reboot your mind and improve your mood. It's designed for quick self-care without the need for traditional meditation.

**Highlights:** Distract from stress, Quick relaxation without meditation, Calm gameplay, Satisfying ASMR sounds, Relaxation music, Explore peaceful worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is Imagine free?

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

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

Insight Timer is rated higher. Insight Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 449K ratings, while Imagine averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Insight Timer or Imagine have ads?

Imagine shows ads; Insight Timer does not.

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

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and Imagine every 11 days. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Imagine on November 3, 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.*