While vs Glow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
While
This app provides a focused and distraction-free timer for experienced meditators. It offers a clean interface with customizable features to support your meditation sessions.
- Focused meditation timer
- Clean interface
- Customizable features
- Distraction-free sessions
- For experienced meditators
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The While timer is designed for experienced meditators who are seeking a focused tool for their practice. Offering a clean interface and customizable features, While supports your sessions without distractions.
Glow
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Find calm in seconds with the simplest yet beautiful meditation timer. Glow helps you pause, breathe, and recenter without complicated setup or overwhelming options. โข Distraction-free meditation timer Just set your session length and go. Optional gentle interval bells and a subtle progress ring keep you aware without pulling your focus. โข Gentle breathing guidance Close your eyes and let subtle vibraphone sounds guide inhale and exhale, or follow the softly glowing orb that expands and contracts with your breath. Choose from proven patterns including equal breathing, box breathing, deep relaxing 4-7-8, and more โ all ready with one tap. โข Seamless HealthKit integration Automatically sync your meditation minutes to the Health app after each completed session, so you can track your mindfulness practice. โข No ads, no configuration No sound libraries to browse, no complex intervals to set up. Open the app and start instantly. Perfect for quick breath breaks, daily mindfulness, or winding down before sleep. Glow โ a moment well spent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow at none against While's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. While sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | While | Glow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Subscription | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike LaVigne | KRZYSZTOF GASZYNSKI |
In-app purchases
While
- Monthly Subscription$2.001 Month
- Yearly Subscription$10.001 Year
- Lifetime Access$3.99
Glow
No in-app purchases









