# Pocket Meditation Timer vs CountUp

The clearest difference is rating: CountUp at 5.0 against Pocket Meditation Timer's 4.4. CountUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pocket Meditation Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CountUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Meditation Timer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Meditation Timer | CountUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-meditation-timer/id515571863/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countup-meditation-tracker/id1578121066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Christian Cordy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578121068) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-meditation-timer/id515571863)

This app helps users focus on their meditation practice without worrying about time. It offers customizable timers with unique sounds, background options, and reminders to support mindfulness and stress reduction.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation schedules, Prepare, interval, and cool down timers, Unique sound options for each section, Shake to change background images, Unlimited practice reminders, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Customizable timer options
- 🔔 Pleasant chime sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation practice
- 📊 Syncs with Health app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Disruptive ads with sound
- 🔇 Ads ruin meditation experience
- 🔁 Can't save multiple timer settings
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues (minutes counting as seconds, not working properly)
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to save multiple timer presets
- Background ambient sounds during meditation
- Interval chimes at custom time points


### CountUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countup-meditation-tracker/id1578121066)

This app provides a simple timer to help you maintain focus during meditation. It rings a bell at intervals, allowing for extended meditation sessions without losing track of time.

**Highlights:** Interval bell reminders, Customizable meditation timer, Focus aid for meditation, Time tracking for sessions, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Meditation Timer free?

Pocket Meditation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CountUp free?

CountUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Meditation Timer or CountUp?

CountUp is rated higher. Pocket Meditation Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CountUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Meditation Timer or CountUp have ads?

Pocket Meditation Timer shows ads; CountUp does not.

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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.*