# Meditation Timer Pro vs Serenity

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serenity at none against Meditation Timer Pro's 3. Serenity also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Meditation Timer Pro's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 66%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 210). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Meditation Timer Pro costs $1.99 and Serenity $2.99 up front. Meditation Timer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Serenity asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Meditation Timer Pro against 4.8 for Serenity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 210, 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 66% of Serenity's.

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, Serenity monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer Pro | Serenity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019/reviews) | [4.8 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-meditation-timer/id882840649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Zenoki Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/552797520) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer Pro

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

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


### Serenity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-meditation-timer/id882840649)

This app provides a customizable timer for guided meditation sessions. It features a collection of high-definition soundscapes and allows users to set specific durations for preparation, meditation, intervals, and cool-down periods. The app also offers reminders and tracks progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable session timers, 16 HD meditation tones, Vibrational alerts, Daily/weekly meditation reminders, Meditation progress statistics, Apple Health compatibility, Apple Music integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ⏱️ Customizable timer for meditation stages
- 🎵 Good selection of bell and sound bowl sounds
- ✨ Minimalist design, no ads or gimmicks
- 🧘 Supports unguided meditation effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ All in English (for some users)
- 🔔 Bell sounds not universally loved
- 🎵 Lack of built-in meditation music
- ⏳ Statistics can be inaccurate or not recorded
- 🐞 Bugs causing app to quit

**Reported bugs**

- App quits during meditation
- Statistics are inaccurate or not recorded
- Interval bells only ring for sessions under 9 minutes
- App does not work in the background
- Soundtrack feature not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to set more than one reminder
- Apple Watch version
- Sync between iPhone and iPad
- More presets
- Save settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer Pro free?

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

### Is Serenity free?

Serenity costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Meditation Timer Pro and Serenity are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 210 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Meditation Timer Pro nor Serenity shows ads.

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

Meditation Timer Pro ships an update every 7 months, and Serenity monthly. Most recently, Meditation Timer Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Serenity on October 18, 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.*