# mindfulness bell vs Mindful Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mindful Timer at free against mindfulness bell's free with in-app purchases. Mindful Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). mindfulness bell's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mindfulness bell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mindful Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindful Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mindfulness bell has 57 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of mindfulness bell's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mindful Timer's.

mindfulness bell ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindful Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mindfulness bell | Mindful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell-quiet/id6480446368/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davuth Sina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739050630) | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) |

## What reviewers say

### mindfulness bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell-quiet/id6480446368)

A minimalist meditation timer designed for focused practice. Set your session duration with gentle bells to mark the start and end, with optional ambient sounds and interval cues. Track your progress privately without distractions or data collection.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer with start/end bells, Optional ambient sounds, Interval bells, Session history, Apple Health integration, Stats tracking, Private and ad-free

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Mindful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355)

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Multiple automatic timers, Customizable interval bells, Save preset routines, Weekly session tracking, Gentle bell sounds, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mindful Timer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mindfulness bell free?

mindfulness bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindful Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mindfulness bell or Mindful Timer?

Mindful Timer is rated higher. mindfulness bell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Mindful Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do mindfulness bell or Mindful Timer have ads?

Neither mindfulness bell nor Mindful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mindfulness bell or Mindful Timer?

mindfulness bell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindful Timer weekly. Most recently, mindfulness bell was updated on September 18, 2026 and Mindful Timer on September 13, 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.*