Comparison

Zen Mind Timer vs mAInd

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

mAInd

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mAInd is your personal wellbeing companion, designed to help you build healthier habits, understand your emotions, and find more balance in your daily life. Through guided meditations, reflective chat sessions, and simple mood tracking, mAInd offers practical tools to support your emotional awareness and personal growth. What you can do with mAInd: • Chat with an AI companion Get thoughtful, reflective conversations designed to help you stay centered and focused on your wellbeing. • Track your mood with ease Log how you feel each day, identify emotions, and see what influences your state of mind. • Understand your trends View clear charts showing patterns over time, helping you build awareness and healthier routines. • Explore guided meditations Access sessions for breathing, relaxation, grounding, and mindfulness—anytime you need a pause. • Set goals and personalize your experience Choose what you want to focus on, from stress management to motivation, sleep quality, clarity, and more. • Access quick support tools Find immediate in-app resources designed to help you stay grounded during challenging moments. •mAInd is built to be a calm, supportive space you can return to every day—simple, intuitive, and always there when you need it. Important: The app does not include a free plan; users must have an active subscription to access any core functionality. This subscription enables full app usage for the duration of the billing period. mAInd Plus • To get unlimited chats • To get guided text meditations mAInd Premium • To get unlimited chats • To get voice + frequency meditations — — — — — — LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://maindai.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — — — — — —

Screenshots

Zen Mind Timer4 screens
mAInd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Mind Timer at none against mAInd's 4. On price, ads, 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. mAInd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. Zen Mind Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zen Mind Timer versus mAInd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Mind TimermAInd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMT Solutions, LLCAIPRO ROBOTICS SERVICES - FZCO

In-app purchases

None

Zen Mind Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

mAInd

Subscriptions4
  • mAInd Plus3 Days trial$11.901 Month
  • mAInd Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • mAInd Plus3 Days trial$114.991 Year
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  • mAInd Premium3 Days trial$589.001 Year

Questions

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

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