Comparison

Float vs Meditation Timer

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

Head to head
About

Float

Features
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Float is the mindfulness bell and meditation timer designed for real progress, not just relaxation. Whether you are building a new daily habit, managing ADHD, or deepening your Vipassana practice, Float gives you the tools to focusβ€”without the clutter. INTELLIGENT MINDFULNESS BELL Ditch the jarring alarm. Our custom interval timer guides your session with authentic 3 different Tibetan Singing Bowls, and a Wood Blocks. Set bells to ring at specific stages or randomly to bring your wandering mind back to the present. UNIQUE DISTRACTION TRACKER Meditation isn't about emptying your mind; it's about noticing when it wanders. β€’ Active Logging: Tap the screen whenever you get distracted. β€’ Visualize Progress: See your focus improve over time with beautiful charts. β€’ Perfect for ADHD: Turn "getting distracted" into a measurable insight rather than a failure. IMMERSIVE SOUNDSCAPES Block out the world with a high-quality audio engine that plays even when your screen is off. β€’ Colors of Noise: Deep Brown Noise for focus, Green Noise for calm, and White Noise for sleep. β€’ Nature Sounds: Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest, Fire, and Crickets. β€’ Mix & Layer: Create your perfect background ambience. FLEXIBLE TIMER & BREATHING β€’ Custom Durations: From a quick 1-minute reset to hour-long deep sessions. β€’ Breathing Coach: Follow visual guides for 4-7-8 breathing and Box Breathing to reduce anxiety instantly. β€’ Wake Lock: Keep your screen awake to track your breathing visuals without interruption. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your peace of mind includes your privacy. β€’ No Account Required: Just open the app and meditate. No sign-ups, no emails. β€’ 100% Local Data: Your journals and stats are stored securely on your device, not on our servers. β€’ Offline Ready: Meditate anywhere, even in airplane mode. INSIGHTFUL STATS Track your journey with "Total Minutes," "Current Streak," and detailed history logs. Watch your mindfulness practice grow from a simple habit into a lifetime of insight. Download Float today and find your focus. Privacy Policy: https://arelbuilds.notion.site/Float-App-Privacy-Policy-2fb3cf15dd2a80bab052e73e8b0ac2f3 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Meditation Timer

Features
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Close your eyes. The bell comes and gets you. No ads, no account, and it rings with no internet. One dial does everything. Turn it to set the length, and the interval bells appear as marks around the ring. While you sit, those marks go by one at a time. You see the shape of the session before it starts. Then the app gets out of the way. With the screen dark the opening, interval, and closing bells still ring on time, and the same dial waits on your Lock Screen. ● Bell marks on the dial β€” how many will ring, and when, before you begin ● Lock Screen widgets (circular, rectangular, inline), Live Activity, Dynamic Island ● Bells ring with the screen off and with the silent switch flipped ● Bells are synthesized on the device as they ring β€” the app ships no audio files ● No streaks, no grid, no badges. Empty days stay empty ● No notifications. Nothing here nudges you to sit ● No ads, no account, no server β€” it works with no internet Free - Any length from 1 to 180 minutes - All four sounds: singing bowl, chime, wood block, silent - The five-minute interval bell - Every Lock Screen widget and the Live Activity - The last 30 days of history, backed up to your own iCloud Premium (subscription) - Set the opening and closing bells separately - Choose your own interval spacing - Warm-up and fade, to the second - Full history beyond 30 days, and CSV export - Shadowless background Subscription terms: Premium is a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aside.ai.kr/en/apps/meditation/privacy

Screenshots

Float4 screens
Meditation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Float sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Meditation Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Float versus Meditation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatMeditation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size107 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArel Alkim YurtsevenlerYunseong Jung

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Float

Subscriptions2
  • Mediteasy Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Mediteasy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mediteasy Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Meditation Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Timer free?
Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Float or Meditation Timer have ads?
Neither Float nor Meditation Timer shows ads.

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