# Insight Timer vs Medito

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Insight Timer at 449K against Medito's 4. Insight Timer also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insight Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Medito sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.8 for Medito. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insight Timer has 449K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, Medito every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insight Timer | Medito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (449K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medito/id6767223994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **449K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 231 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insight Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983080487) | [Raghava Naidu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877653279) |

## What reviewers say

### Insight Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #112 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


### Medito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medito/id6767223994)

This app offers a tranquil space for daily mindfulness, featuring guided breathing exercises, meditation sessions, and sleep aids. It integrates with Apple devices and HealthKit, with a focus on gentle progress tracking and privacy.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Meditation sessions, Sleep wind-down modes, Ambient soundscapes, Apple Watch companion, HealthKit integration, Gentle progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medito Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Medito Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Medito Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insight Timer free?

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

### Is Medito free?

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

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

Insight Timer is rated higher. Insight Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 449K ratings, while Medito averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Insight Timer or Medito have ads?

Neither Insight Timer nor Medito shows ads.

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

Insight Timer ships an update weekly, and Medito every 4 days. Most recently, Insight Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Medito on October 28, 2026.

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