Comparison

Zen Mind Timer vs Couch

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

Couch

This app provides a simple interval timer for home or gym workouts, ideal for beginners or those with limited time. It guides users through work and rest periods with clear visuals and sounds to encourage movement and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Presets for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Adjustable duration and rounds
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Session tracking for weekly movement
Features
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Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer is a simple interval workout timer for beginners, busy people, and anyone who wants to move more at home, on the road, or at the gym. Use it for walking intervals, light cardio, strength circuits, stretching, or warmups between long screen sessions. Sessions are short, so you can fit them between meetings, shows, or study breaks and still make progress. Set quick sessions, press Start, and follow clear Rest and Work intervals that gently nudge you off the couch and into action. No complex programming, no confusing stats, just an easy way to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Why Couch-O-Meter works • Designed for beginners and returning exercisers • Short intervals that feel doable, not intimidating • Clear countdowns, sounds, and visuals that guide every second • Works for home workouts, outdoor walks, or gym sessions • Helps you build a consistent movement habit over time Features • Custom interval timers for work and rest • Presets for common workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM • Adjustable duration, rounds, and rest so you control the intensity • Big, easy-to-read timer for quick glances during exercise • Audio cues and gentle haptics so you do not have to stare at the screen • Tracks sessions so you can see how often you move each week Whether you are starting from zero, getting back into shape, or just want a friendly reminder to move more during the day, Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into real fitness progress.

Screenshots

Zen Mind Timer4 screens
Couch4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zen Mind Timer and Couch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zen Mind Timer versus Couch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Mind TimerCouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMT Solutions, LLCNils Bunde

Customer experience

Zen Mind Timer

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

Couch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zen Mind Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Couch

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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