Comparison

Zen Mind Timer vs Inner Island

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 youโ€™ll love it: Instant sessions โ€“ 1, 5, 10-minute presets or any custom length. Gentle endings โ€“ choose bell, gong, chime or silent vibration. Calendar - Keep track of you meditation session daily, weekly, monthly. Minimal interface โ€“ a single circle countdown keeps you centred. Screen-awake option โ€“ prevent dimming for night-stand or mat use. Works offline โ€“ perfect for airplane mode or remote retreats. Privacy first โ€“ 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

Inner Island

This app offers a simple, guided breathing practice designed to promote relaxation and inner calm. It uses an extended exhale technique and visualizes your progress as your personal island grows with each completed session. Unlock new content and enjoy ambient soundscapes for a deeper sense of peace.

Highlights
  • Simple breathing timer
  • Visual island growth
  • Unlock new chapters and visuals
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • CBT-based relaxation method
Features
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Inner Island is a simple, proven breathing practice that helps you relax, reset, and grow calm. Built on CBTโ€™s most powerful relaxation method - the extended exhale. Inner Island turns your daily breathing sessions into a journey: each day, your island grows as your calm deepens. Features: โ€ข Simple breathing timer for your daily calm practice (1,3,5,7 minutes) โ€ข Watch your island and character grow with every session โ€ข Unlock new chapters, visuals, and peaceful environments โ€ข Ambient soundscapes crafted for calm โ€ข Built on CBTโ€™s most proven relaxation method Start your journey today - your island awaits.

Screenshots

Zen Mind Timer4 screens
Inner Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Mind Timer at none against Inner Island's 1. On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Inner Island sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Zen Mind Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Zen Mind Timer versus Inner Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Mind TimerInner Island
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFree โ€” betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB277 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMT Solutions, LLCNiv Rakocz

Customer experience

Zen Mind Timer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inner Island

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zen Mind Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Inner Island

Subscriptions1
  • Inner Island Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Zen Mind Timer free?
Zen Mind Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inner Island free?
Inner Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Mind Timer or Inner Island have ads?
Neither Zen Mind Timer nor Inner Island shows ads.

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