Mindful Sound Timer vs Micro Meditation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mindful Sound Timer
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Mindful Sound Timer helps you return to the present moment throughout your day with gentle audio reminders. Choose from a curated selection of calming sounds and let the app periodically play them in the background — a simple way to pause, breathe, and be mindful. Features: • Choose from a variety of relaxing sound effects • Set how often and how many times the sound repeats • Runs in the background so reminders happen naturally • Gentle cues to bring awareness back to the present moment Whether you’re working, studying, or simply going about your day, Mindful Sound Timer helps you stay grounded and mindful with effortless reminders.
Micro Meditation
Find calm and reduce stress with short, guided meditation sessions. Features include animated breathing guides, ambient soundscapes, and a private journal to track your progress. Unlock more content with a Pro subscription.
- Guided meditation techniques
- Animated breathing orb
- Ambient soundscapes
- Private journaling
- Session history and streaks
- Customizable themes
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Micro Meditation brings calm to your day in five minutes or less. Designed for real life — not hour-long retreats — it gives you powerful techniques you can use anywhere, anytime. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES Choose from Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Breathing, Conscious Breathing, Mindful Moment, Body Scan, Loving-Kindness, and Visualization. Each technique is carefully guided so you always know what to do next. ANIMATED BREATHING ORB A soothing visual orb expands and contracts in sync with your breath, giving you a natural focal point without screens feeling clinical or cold. AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPES Immerse yourself in calming background audio — rain, forest, ocean, and more — to deepen your sessions and block out the noise of the day. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Hand-crafted color schemes — Sage, Ocean, Dusk, Forest, and Rose — let you personalize the app to match your mood. QUOTE OF THE DAY Start every day with a fresh moment of inspiration drawn from mindfulness and wellness traditions. PRIVATE JOURNAL Capture your thoughts after each session in a fully private, on-device journal. Nothing leaves your phone — ever. SESSION HISTORY & STREAKS Track your consistency over time. Build your streak, celebrate milestones, and watch your practice grow. MICRO MEDITATION PRO Unlock all techniques, every soundscape, all five themes, and full journal access with a Pro subscription. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings PRIVACY FIRST Your journal and session data stay on your device. No account required. No data sold. Full details in our Privacy Policy. Micro Meditation is intended for general wellness and relaxation purposes only. It is not a medical product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindful Sound Timer at none against Micro Meditation's 1. Micro Meditation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. Micro Meditation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Mindful Sound Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mindful Sound Timer | Micro Meditation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conner Tate | Fintesis Co |
In-app purchases
Mindful Sound Timer
No in-app purchases
Micro Meditation
- Micro Meditation Pro$2.991 Month
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