# Meditation Timer Pro vs Rise

The clearest difference is price: Rise at Free against Meditation Timer Pro's $1.99. Rise also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Meditation Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 30) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Rise 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 Rise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Meditation Timer Pro against 4.8 for Rise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Meditation Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rise's.

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, Rise monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer Pro | Rise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Yauheni Barkouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635841358) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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


### Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355)

This app provides a simple meditation timer and tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. It uses heart rate data to offer insights into your mind and body's calm during sessions. Track your progress with detailed statistics and access guided courses.

**Highlights:** Simple meditation timer, Apple Watch heart rate tracking, Mind and body insights, Meditation progress tracker, Guided video courses, Widgets and Siri integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Rise Annual Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer Pro free?

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

### Is Rise free?

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

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

Rise is rated higher. Meditation Timer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Rise averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

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

Neither Meditation Timer Pro nor Rise shows ads.

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

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, and Rise monthly. Most recently, Meditation Timer Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rise on October 30, 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.*