# The Mindfulness App vs Sleep Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Mindfulness App at free with in-app purchases against Sleep Timer's subscription. The Mindfulness App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Mindfulness App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sleep Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Mindfulness App against 4.7 for Sleep Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Mindfulness App has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of The Mindfulness App's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sleep Timer's.

The Mindfulness App ships an update fortnightly, Sleep Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Mindfulness App | Sleep Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mindfulness-app/id417071430/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-smart-alarm/id1057027109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reflective Technologies ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/469957278) | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sleep Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-smart-alarm/id1057027109)

This app helps you wake up feeling refreshed by tracking your sleep cycles. It calculates the optimal time to go to bed or wake up based on your sleep patterns and allows you to set an alarm for the ideal moment.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle tracking, Optimal wake-up time calculation, Bedtime recommendations, One-click alarm setting, Growth Bundle integration

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Year | $14.49 | per year |
| Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleep Timer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Growth Bundle: Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Mindfulness App free?

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

### Is Sleep Timer free?

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

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

The Mindfulness App is rated higher. The Mindfulness App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Sleep Timer averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Neither The Mindfulness App nor Sleep Timer shows ads.

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

The Mindfulness App ships an update fortnightly, and Sleep Timer every 2 months. Most recently, The Mindfulness App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sleep Timer on November 6, 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.*