Comparison

Now Timer vs Zen Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Now Timer

Features
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Gong Timer is a small, calm app for people who want less noise and more presence. No feeds, no accounts, no pressure โ€” just your breath and a simple timer. Breathe with structure โ€ข Gentle guided breathing patterns for sleep, stress, and everyday meditation โ€ข Clear ratios like 4-2-6-2 or 3-3-3-3, easy to follow at a glance โ€ข Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for balance and focus Stillness in one tap โ€ข Start a session with a single tap โ€ข Minimal timer screen with no distractions โ€ข Choose how long you sit and let the app stay out of the way A quiet calendar โ€ข See your past meditations on a soft monthly view โ€ข Notice your rhythm over time, without streaks or gamification Privacy and offline first โ€ข Works fully offline once installed โ€ข No login, no tracking, no ads โ€ข Your data stays on your device Gong Timer is for anyone who wants a small, beautiful tool to return to their breath โ€” at bedtime, between meetings, or in the middle of a chaotic day. Less, but better.

About

Zen Time

Features
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Zen Time โ€” 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 โ€” no subscriptions, no notifications, no data leaving your device. A breathing timer that actually works Choose from three guided breathing patterns โ€” 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 โ€” Body Scan, Gratitude, Gentle Stretch, and Affirmation โ€” 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 โ€” perfect for a short stretch before bed. Explore and nourish Discover mindfulness tips, wellness insights, and nutrition guidance to support your overall wellbeing โ€” 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 โ€” whether you're new to meditation, a seasoned wellness enthusiast, or simply someone who deserves a better night's sleep.

Screenshots

Now Timer4 screens
Zen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

Now Timer and Zen Time are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Now Timer versus Zen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow TimerZen Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDev Pramoth NandhakumarAZZA EL MALKI

In-app purchases

None

Now Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Zen Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now Timer free?
Now 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 Now Timer or Zen Time have ads?
Neither Now Timer nor Zen Time shows ads.

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