# Meditation Timer | Samsara vs Focus Factor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meditation Timer | Samsara at 91% against Focus Factor's 38%. Meditation Timer | Samsara also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Focus Factor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Focus Factor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meditation Timer | Samsara holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer | Samsara has 435 ratings behind it against 39, 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 38% of Focus Factor's.

Meditation Timer | Samsara ships an update every 10 days, Focus Factor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer | Samsara | Focus Factor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-samsara/id592333521/reviews)** | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-factor-brain-hub/id1525844573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/409409242) | [Synergy CHC Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483630858) |

## 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


### Focus Factor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-factor-brain-hub/id1525844573)

This app offers a holistic approach to brain health with a variety of engaging games and guided meditation sessions. Train your focus, memory, and problem-solving skills, or find relaxation and manage stress with expert-led meditations. Track your progress and mood to build healthy brain habits.

**Highlights:** 20+ brain training games, Focus, memory, problem-solving, language, math training, Guided meditation sessions, Anxiety, stress, pain, sleep management, Personalized daily content, Progress tracking, Mood tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.29 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $0.29 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Timer | Samsara free?

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

### Is Focus Factor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Timer | Samsara or Focus Factor?

Meditation Timer | Samsara is rated higher. Meditation Timer | Samsara averages 4.7 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while Focus Factor averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer | Samsara or Focus Factor have ads?

Focus Factor shows ads; Meditation Timer | Samsara does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer | Samsara or Focus Factor?

Meditation Timer | Samsara ships an update every 10 days, and Focus Factor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer | Samsara was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Factor on October 22, 2026.

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