# Deep Relaxation vs Timefully

The clearest difference is price: Timefully at Free against Deep Relaxation's $3.99. Timefully also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 42). Deep Relaxation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Timefully is free to download; Deep Relaxation costs $3.99 up front. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deep Relaxation asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deep Relaxation against 4.8 for Timefully. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Deep Relaxation's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's.

Deep Relaxation ships an update every 10 months, Timefully every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Relaxation | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-relaxation-yoga-nidra/id444714072/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 308 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elizabeth Papadakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/832949407) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Relaxation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-relaxation-yoga-nidra/id444714072)

This app offers guided Yoga Nidra sessions to promote deep relaxation, stress management, and improved focus. It's suitable for all levels and includes nature sounds to enhance the experience, aiding in sleep and mental clarity.

**Highlights:** Guided Yoga Nidra sessions, Stress management tool, Insomnia and sleep aid, Improves clarity and focus, 3 session lengths (10, 20, 30 min), Soothing nature sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app offers a distraction-free meditation timer with deep tracking and motivational features like virtual tree growth. It allows for extensive customization of sessions, sounds, and progress monitoring, all while keeping your data private.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer presets, Deep session tracking and statistics, Virtual tree growth for motivation, Extensive bell and ambient sound library, Apple Watch integration for standalone use, Privacy-focused with iCloud sync, Integration with Apple Health and Siri

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Timefully Annual, 14-day Trial | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Streamlined interface
- 💡 Helpful tracking features
- 🌳 Enjoyable tree growth metaphor
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional timer issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited emotion/mood tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always completing sessions
- Apple Watch integration problems
- Incorrect activity log data

**Requested features**

- More bell/chime sound options
- Ability to adjust timer from Apple Watch
- Option to disable tree growth feature
- Expanded emotion/mood tracking
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Relaxation free?

Deep Relaxation costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Relaxation or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Deep Relaxation averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Deep Relaxation or Timefully have ads?

Neither Deep Relaxation nor Timefully shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Relaxation or Timefully?

Deep Relaxation ships an update every 10 months, and Timefully every 8 days. Most recently, Deep Relaxation was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timefully 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.*