Comparison

Zen Mind Timer vs Amio

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

Head to head
About

Zen Mind Timer

Start a mindful break with a simple, one-tap timer for breathing, meditation, and focus. Offers customizable session lengths, gentle sound endings, and progress tracking without any ads or sign-ups.

Highlights
  • One-tap meditation sessions
  • Customizable session lengths
  • Gentle sound or vibration endings
  • Meditation session tracking
  • Minimalist interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Start a mindful break in one tap. Zen Minute Timer is the fastest way to breathe, meditate and refocus, no clutter, no sign-ups, no ads. Why you’ll love it: Instant sessions – 1, 5, 10-minute presets or any custom length. Gentle endings – choose bell, gong, chime or silent vibration. Calendar - Keep track of you meditation session daily, weekly, monthly. Minimal interface – a single circle countdown keeps you centred. Screen-awake option – prevent dimming for night-stand or mat use. Works offline – perfect for airplane mode or remote retreats. Privacy first – no accounts, tracking or background data. No Ads, No Microtransactions, 100% free. How it helps: Whether you need a 60-second breathing pause between meetings, a quick mindfulness break before bed, or a calm focus timer for study, Zen Minute Timer keeps the ritual simple so you can keep showing up. Tap. Breathe. Focus. Repeat.

About

Amio

Features
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Stay close to the people who matter. Amio helps you nurture your friendships intentionally — not by chance. Easily track who you’ve talked to, log calls or meetups, and set gentle reminders to reach out again. No algorithms, no noise — just meaningful human connection. Keep your friendships organized. • Add friends and create your own contact circles • Log calls, texts, and in-person hangouts • See when you last connected • Add birthdays, milestones, and personal notes • Get reminders to reach out before too much time passes Remember every moment. Never forget when you last checked in or what you talked about. With Amio’s simple connection history, you can scroll back through calls, texts, or meetups and pick up every conversation right where you left off. Make connection a habit. Staying in touch shouldn’t feel like a chore. Amio keeps things light and encouraging with simple goals, soft reminders, and a friendly design that makes communication feel good again. Designed for humans, not feeds. There are no public likes, streaks, or status updates — just a personal space to care for your real relationships. Perfect for: • Friends who live far apart • Busy people who forget to check in • Anyone building stronger habits around connection Amio brings warmth, structure, and intention back to your relationships. Whether it’s a weekly call, a quick message, or remembering to say happy birthday — Amio helps you do it effortlessly. Build better friendships. Stay connected. Feel closer. Download Amio today. — Privacy-friendly • Minimal design • Built for genuine connection

Screenshots

Zen Mind Timer4 screens
Amio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zen Mind Timer at none against Amio's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zen Mind Timer versus Amio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Mind TimerAmio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMT Solutions, LLCRob Cleozier

In-app purchases

None

Zen Mind Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Amio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Mind Timer free?
Zen Mind Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amio free?
Amio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen Mind Timer or Amio have ads?
Amio shows ads; Zen Mind Timer does not.

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