Zen Mind Timer vs Philly5K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-tap meditation sessions
- Customizable session lengths
- Gentle sound or vibration endings
- Meditation session tracking
- Minimalist interface
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused design
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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.
Philly5K
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Find your next 5K in Philly. Philly5K is a curated calendar of 5K races in and around Philadelphia. Browse what’s coming up, see what’s happening this weekend, and get to the start line with the details that matter. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse upcoming 5Ks, grouped by month, with this weekend’s races up front • Open the calendar to see which days have a race • Check date, start time, location, and course type at a glance • Add a race to your Calendar so race morning is already on your schedule • Open Maps for directions, or tap Register Now to sign up on the organizer’s site • Share a race with a running buddy • Turn on New Races notifications to hear when a listing is added Built for Philadelphia runners who want a simple place to find the next 5K — flat and fast, or a little hilly — without digging through scattered event pages. Philly5K is free to use. Race listings stay in sync with philly5k.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Zen Mind Timer at 15.1 against Philly5K's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Zen Mind Timer | Philly5K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MT Solutions, LLC | Napoleon Suarez |
In-app purchases
Zen Mind Timer
No in-app purchases
Philly5K
No in-app purchases





