Now Timer vs Micro Meditation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Now Timer
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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 — just your breath and a simple timer. Breathe with structure • Gentle guided breathing patterns for sleep, stress, and everyday meditation • Clear ratios like 4-2-6-2 or 3-3-3-3, easy to follow at a glance • Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for balance and focus Stillness in one tap • Start a session with a single tap • Minimal timer screen with no distractions • Choose how long you sit and let the app stay out of the way A quiet calendar • See your past meditations on a soft monthly view • Notice your rhythm over time, without streaks or gamification Privacy and offline first • Works fully offline once installed • No login, no tracking, no ads • Your data stays on your device Gong Timer is for anyone who wants a small, beautiful tool to return to their breath — at bedtime, between meetings, or in the middle of a chaotic day. Less, but better.
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: Now Timer at none against Micro Meditation's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Now Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Now Timer | Micro Meditation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dev Pramoth Nandhakumar | Fintesis Co |
In-app purchases
Now Timer
No in-app purchases
Micro Meditation
- Micro Meditation Pro$2.991 Month
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