# Meditation Timer | Samsara vs Zen Timer.

The clearest difference is rating: Meditation Timer | Samsara at 4.7 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Meditation Timer | Samsara also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months). Zen Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer | Samsara sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meditation Timer | Samsara holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer | Samsara has 431 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Meditation Timer | Samsara's written reviews are positive against 65% of Zen Timer.'s.

Meditation Timer | Samsara ships an update every 10 days, Zen Timer. every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer | Samsara | Zen Timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-samsara/id592333521/reviews)** | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **431** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Bart Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/409409242) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer | Samsara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-samsara/id592333521)

This minimalist app provides a customizable timer for various meditation and mindfulness practices. It features calming chimes, detailed statistics, and iCloud support for seamless data syncing across devices. Designed for simplicity, it helps users focus on their practice without distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Support for various practices (mantra, mindfulness, zazen, yoga, reiki), Collection of calming chimes (Tibetan bells, singing bowls), Detailed practice statistics and progress tracking, iCloud support for data syncing across devices, Profile management for easy switching between practices

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsara Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Samsara Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsara Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Samsara Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Samsara Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Samsara Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Elegant and uncluttered design
- 👍 High-quality bell sounds
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer randomly resets
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription model locks out previous features
- 🔔 Intrusive reminder to leave a review

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on launch for some users
- Chimes cutting off prematurely

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- More color options for highlights
- Additional sound effects like other bells and instruments
- Ability to delete saved profiles
- Option to continue timer after initial duration


### Zen Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993)

This app helps you focus on meditation and mindfulness with customizable timers. Set preparation, meditation, interval, and cool-down times with various alert sounds and background music. Track your progress and maintain logs for a more peaceful practice.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited custom timers, Adjust preparation, meditation, and interval times, Select from 18 free interval sounds, Choose background music, Supports background and lock screen operation, Meditation log and report tracking, Multiple profiles and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer | Samsara free?

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

### Is Zen Timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Timer | Samsara or Zen Timer.?

Meditation Timer | Samsara is rated higher. Meditation Timer | Samsara averages 4.7 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while Zen Timer. averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer | Samsara or Zen Timer. have ads?

Zen Timer. shows ads; Meditation Timer | Samsara does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer | Samsara or Zen Timer.?

Meditation Timer | Samsara ships an update every 10 days, and Zen Timer. every 11 months. Most recently, Meditation Timer | Samsara was updated on September 20, 2026 and Zen Timer. on September 9, 2026.

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