# Meditation Timer Pro vs Center Meditation Timer

The clearest difference is price: Center Meditation Timer at Free against Meditation Timer Pro's $1.99. Center Meditation Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Meditation Timer Pro's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 70%) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Center Meditation Timer is free to download; Meditation Timer Pro costs $1.99 up front. Meditation Timer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Center Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Meditation Timer Pro against 4.7 for Center Meditation Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 777 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Meditation Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 70% of Center Meditation Timer's.

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, Center Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer Pro | Center Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019/reviews)** | [4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 777 |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Tanner Christensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/421646590) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app assists users of all meditation experience levels in practicing mindfulness. It offers customizable timers with interval bells, background sounds, and visual themes to enhance focus and relaxation. Track your progress with detailed logs and statistics, and set reminders to maintain a consistent practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Interval and cool down times, Unique sound options, Background images with shake to change, Automatic meditation logging, Powerful statistics, Unlimited practice reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to set and use
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Flexible and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔇 Limited sound options
- 🔇 Abrupt ending of sounds
- 🔇 Lack of volume control
- 🔒 Subscription model change for existing users

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly
- Connectivity issues with Apple Watch app
- Inconsistent behavior with background music volume

**Requested features**

- More interval chime options
- Ability to edit existing meditation settings
- Vibration alerts on Apple Watch
- Customizable background images
- Numerical rating system for sessions


### Center Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-meditation-timer/id1332483673)

A silent meditation timer designed for serious practitioners. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable session lengths, intervals, and sounds. Track your progress without pressure or gamification.

**Highlights:** Silent timer with optional bells, Customizable session lengths and intervals, Minimalist interface with themes, Daily reminders and widgets, Apple Watch support, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate $4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $18 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Minimalist and focused design
- 🌟 Elegant and calming UI
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with interval sounds and end chime
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Doesn't work in silent mode
- ⏱️ Timer stops when screen locks
- 🕰️ No option for open-ended meditation

**Reported bugs**

- Interval sounds not playing consistently
- Timer stopping when screen locks or goes to sleep
- Sync issues between iPhone and Apple Watch app
- Inability to change screen sleep settings

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch complications and background tracking
- Allow manual entry of meditation sessions
- Extend bell/chime duration for better resonance
- Add option to play background nature sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer Pro free?

Meditation Timer Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Center Meditation Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Timer Pro or Center Meditation Timer?

Meditation Timer Pro is rated higher. Meditation Timer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Center Meditation Timer averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer Pro or Center Meditation Timer have ads?

Neither Meditation Timer Pro nor Center Meditation Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer Pro or Center Meditation Timer?

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, and Center Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Center Meditation Timer on September 24, 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.*