Comparison

Zen Mind Timer vs Zen Time

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

Zen Time

Features
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Zen Time — Your nightly wind-down companion The last 30 minutes before sleep matter more than you think. Zen Time is a gentle, private space designed to help you close the day with intention — no subscriptions, no notifications, no data leaving your device. A breathing timer that actually works Choose from three guided breathing patterns — simple 4-4, calming 4-7-8, or grounding Box breathing. A soft narrator guides each breath so you never need to look at your screen. A wind-down ritual for restful sleep Four short rituals — Body Scan, Gratitude, Gentle Stretch, and Affirmation — walk you through a calming sequence before bed. Your body learns to recognize sleep is coming. Journal your day, release your worries Write a morning or evening reflection guided by a daily prompt. Use the Brain Dump to empty your mind of worries before sleep. Everything stays private, stored only on your device. Track your daily practice Set up to five daily habits and check them off each day. The 7-day history lets you see your progress and celebrate small wins. Gentle yoga for winding down Eleven beginner-friendly poses with illustrated guidance — perfect for a short stretch before bed. Explore and nourish Discover mindfulness tips, wellness insights, and nutrition guidance to support your overall wellbeing — from what to eat to how to breathe. Completely private. Fully offline. Zen Time requires no account, no login, and no internet connection. Your journal entries, habits, and sessions never leave your device. Ever. Zen Time is for anyone who wants to end their day with a little more calm — whether you're new to meditation, a seasoned wellness enthusiast, or simply someone who deserves a better night's sleep.

Screenshots

Zen Mind Timer4 screens
Zen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zen Mind Timer and Zen Time are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Zen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Mind TimerZen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMT Solutions, LLCAZZA EL MALKI

In-app purchases

None

Zen Mind Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Zen Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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