# Mindful Timer vs Micro Meditation

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mindful Timer at free against Micro Meditation's freemium. Mindful Timer also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Micro Meditation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindful Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Micro Meditation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mindful Timer against 5.0 for Micro Meditation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindful Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindful Timer | Micro Meditation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-meditation/id6766592407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) | [Fintesis Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896305710) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355)

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Multiple automatic timers, Customizable interval bells, Save preset routines, Weekly session tracking, Gentle bell sounds, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $4.99 | one-time |


### Micro Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-meditation/id6766592407)

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.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation techniques, Animated breathing orb, Ambient soundscapes, Private journaling, Session history and streaks, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Meditation Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindful Timer free?

Mindful Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Micro Meditation free?

Micro Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mindful Timer or Micro Meditation?

Mindful Timer and Micro Meditation are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Mindful Timer or Micro Meditation have ads?

Neither Mindful Timer nor Micro Meditation shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*