Comparison

Dōan vs Gong Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dōan

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"Dōan - person who leads a meditation session using bells to keep time and nurture an atmosphere of focus and clarity" Dōan is an unguided meditation timer that periodically reminds you to return focus to your meditation practice using gentle gong sounds. You can: - Configure the length of each session and how often you want to be nudged to return your focus - Choose your favourite gong sounds from multiple recordings - Turn off your screen: The app will keep running in the background even when the screen is locked or turned off

About

Gong Timer

Features
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Gong Timer supports time-based practices like mindfulness, tai chi, and meditation through structured, non-intrusive sound cues. Sessions are built around milestones, which divide time into meaningful phases, and optional waymarks, which provide gentle reference points along the way. Sound cues are quiet and non-intrusive, guiding without interrupting the flow. Core Features: - Create timers using milestones and optional waymarks - Choose from a curated set of sound cues - Session progress shown on the Lock Screen with Live Activity - Designed to preserve your attention throughout practice Begin with up to three timers. Add more capabilities later if your practice expands. Mindfulness is within. Created for Mindfulness Practitioners, Gong Timer is part of a broader approach that sees mindfulness as something woven into daily life, not separate from it. It helps you hold a mental space, transition with intention, and remain grounded during the passing moments of your day. Also, you can read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://intenvix.com/gong-terms https://intenvix.com/gong-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dōan4 screens
Gong Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dōan at none against Gong Timer's 2. Dōan also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gong Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dōan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dōan versus Gong Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDōanGong Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian ZenderIntenvix, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Dōan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gong Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Practitioner (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Practitioner (annual)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Dōan free?
Dōan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gong Timer free?
Gong Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dōan or Gong Timer have ads?
Neither Dōan nor Gong Timer shows ads.

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