Comparison

Preset Meditation Timer vs Timer 7Sounds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Preset Meditation Timer

This app offers a free, ad-free meditation timer with customizable presets. It features gentle bell sounds or vibration to mark session start and end, with options for delays and volume control. It's suitable for meditation, zazen, yoga, and other mindful activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Gentle bell sounds or vibration
  • Adjustable bell volume
  • Start delay option
  • Light/Dark mode support
  • Silent mode compatible bell
Features
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Preset Meditation Timer is a completely free meditation timer with no ads. It plays gentle bell sounds recorded in a Buddhist temple in Japan, or vibration, to mark the beginning and end of your session. You can save multiple timer presets with custom names, and choose a short delay before the timer starts to give yourself time to settle your posture. Even when your device is in silent mode, the bell will still ring—allowing you to meditate without worrying about incoming call or message alerts. For the best experience, enabling “Do Not Disturb” during meditation is recommended. Although the app is designed for meditation practice, it is also suitable for zazen, yoga, and other mindful activities. May all beings be happy and live in peace. Features - Create / edit / delete timer presets - Choose a bell sound (Bell 1 / Bell 2 / Silent) - Enable / disable vibration (iPhone only) - Adjust bell volume - Enable / disable the starting bell - Set a delay before the timer begins - Light / Dark Mode support - Choose the timer screen appearance (Default / Light / Dark)

About

Timer 7Sounds

Features
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Why you’ll love Timer 7Sounds? Choose from a carefully curated selection: - Gentle ocean waves - Rainfall whispering on leaves - Forest serenity with bird songs - Cozy coffee shop chatter - The calm hum of an airplane flight - Crackling fireplace warmth - Scientific green noise (known for focus and relaxation) Beautiful, intuitive design: A clean, minimalist interface lets you set timers in seconds. The visual countdown is both functional and aesthetically pleasing — perfect for any mood. Versatile for every moment. Use it to: - Stay productive during work or study sessions - Deepen your meditation or mindfulness practice - Relax before bed with soothing background sounds - Manage household tasks with gentle auditory cues - Create a calming atmosphere during travel Customizable experience: - Set timers for any duration, adjust sound volume independently, and let the ambient audio gently fade in and out for a seamless experience. - Battery-friendly performance - Optimized for iOS to ensure smooth operation without draining your device. Perfect for: - Professionals seeking focus without silence - Students needing concentration aids - Yoga and meditation enthusiasts - Anyone who finds peace in natural or ambient sounds Download Timer 7Sounds now and transform how you manage time — with beauty, calm, and purpose. Let the sounds guide you through your day, one mindful moment at a time. Moreover: - No ads — just pure, uninterrupted serenity. - Low battery impact — optimized for all iOS devices. - Offline access — download sounds once, use anywhere. - Universal use — perfect for work, wellness, or daily routines.

Screenshots

Preset Meditation Timer4 screens
Timer 7Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timer 7Sounds at 18.6 against Preset Meditation Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Preset Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timer 7Sounds every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Preset Meditation Timer versus Timer 7Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreset Meditation TimerTimer 7Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext SeeDDmitrii Ulianov

In-app purchases

None

Preset Meditation Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Timer 7Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Preset Meditation Timer free?
Preset Meditation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer 7Sounds free?
Timer 7Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Preset Meditation Timer or Timer 7Sounds have ads?
Neither Preset Meditation Timer nor Timer 7Sounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Preset Meditation Timer or Timer 7Sounds?
Preset Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer 7Sounds every 6 weeks. Most recently, Preset Meditation Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Timer 7Sounds on September 10, 2026.

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