Panda vs Steady Meditation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Panda
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Panda – Meditation Timer Panda is a simple, distraction-free meditation timer designed to help you slow down, breathe, and build a consistent mindfulness habit - one session at a time. Why Panda Meditation Timer? Meditation doesn’t need to be complicated. Panda Meditation Timer focuses on simplicity and calm so you can stay present and focused during every session.Whether you’re new to meditation or already practicing regularly, Panda Meditation Timer gives you just the essentials: flexible timers, gentle sounds, and a clean interface that stays out of your way. Features • Custom Meditation Timer Set your preferred meditation duration with ease - no unnecessary settings or clutter. • Gentle Start & End Sounds Choose calming sounds to begin and end your sessions without interruption. • Minimal, Peaceful Design A clean interface designed to reduce distractions and support mindfulness. • Daily Practice Support Use Panda as part of your daily routine to pause, reflect, and reset. • On-Device & Private Designed for Mindfulness Panda Meditation Timer is built for moments of stillness - whether you’re meditating in the morning, taking a mindful break during the day, or winding down at night. No pressure. No noise. Just time for yourself.All timer settings and sessions stay on your device. No accounts required. Asset Credits & Attributions Illustrations used in the app are provided by: • People illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/people • Success illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/success • Data illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/data • Culture illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/culture • Web illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/web • Nature illustrations by Storyset - https://storyset.com/nature Sound effects used in the app are provided by Pixabay: • Smartphone Camera Timer - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/smartphone-camera-timer-397368/ • AUM 02 (528Hz) - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/aum-02-528hz-22432/ • Bell FX - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/bell-fx-410608/ Privacy First Panda Meditation Timer respects your privacy. The core meditation timer works entirely on your device and does not require personal information. Start Your Practice Create space to breathe, focus, and reconnect - with Panda Meditation Timer
Steady Meditation
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Steady is neuroscience-based meditation for beginners, restless minds, and people who have tried meditation before and felt like it didn’t work for them. Steady is grounded in a simple principle from neuroscience: the brain changes through repetition. Each time you practice directing your attention, you help strengthen the pathways involved in awareness, emotional regulation, and self-control. Over time, that practice can begin to show up where it matters most: in the moment before you react, in the breath you remember to take, in the choice you didn’t feel you had before. With Steady, you’ll get: • Beginner-friendly guided meditations • A simple daily practice structure • Streaks to help you stay consistent • Milestone celebrations that reinforce progress • Reflection check-ins to help you see what is changing over time This is meditation for real life, not perfect focus. Begin again. Keep returning. Become steady.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Steady Meditation at none against Panda's shown. Panda's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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 | Panda | Steady Meditation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHROMIUMONE PRIVATE LIMITED | Steady Wellness LLC |
In-app purchases
Panda
No in-app purchases
Steady Meditation
No in-app purchases








