Meditation Bell & Timer vs ZenTick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Meditation Bell & Timer
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Set a timer. Pick a bell. Sit down and breathe. Meditation Bell is a simple meditation timer with interval bells that ring at the pace you choose. Set your session from 1 minute to 10 hours, select from 20+ handcrafted sounds, and let the bells keep you grounded. FEATURES β Circular Timer: Drag to set your meditation duration. From a 1-minute breather to a 10-hour deep sit. β Interval Bells: Choose a bell every 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Or turn them off entirely. Your session, your rhythm. β Infinite Loop Mode: Let a continuous sound play throughout your entire session for ambient background focus. β 20+ Sounds: Temple chimes, singing bowls, ocean waves, forest rain, bird song, handpan, whale echoes, and more. Preview each before you sit. β Breathing Animation: A calm, pulsing circle syncs with a natural breathing rhythm to help you settle in. β Session History: Track every session. See total time meditated and number of sessions at a glance. β Separate End Bell: Pick a different sound for when your session completes. β Dark Mode: Full dark mode support that follows your system setting. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No guided tracks. No courses. No social feeds. Just a timer and a bell β the two things you actually need to meditate. Free to use. Upgrade to Pro for sessions longer than 10 minutes, 20+ premium sounds, and infinite loop mode. ----- Terms of use: https://meditation-bell.wekailabs.com/terms_of_service Privacy policy: https://meditation-bell.wekailabs.com/privacy_policy
ZenTick
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ZenTick is a beautifully simple meditation timer designed to support your mindfulness practice without distractions. No subscriptions. No social features. No clutter. Just you and your practice. FEATURES: β’ Flexible Timer β Choose from preset durations (5β60 minutes) or set a custom time that works for you. β’ Preparation Countdown β A gentle 5-second countdown helps you settle in before your session begins. β’ Authentic Bell Sounds β Handcrafted bell tones synthesized in-app. Choose from Deep Bowl, Bright Bell, Warm Bowl, or Crystal Bowl. Preview each sound in Settings. β’ Ambient Soundscapes β Meditate with calming Rain, Stream, or Brown Noise backgrounds, all generated algorithmically for seamless, infinite playback. β’ Interval Bells β Set periodic bells to gently anchor your awareness during longer sessions. β’ Session Notes β Capture your thoughts and reflections after each meditation. β’ Practice History β Track your meditation journey with a visual calendar, streak counter, and weekly stats. β’ Daily Reminders β Set a notification to remind you to practice at your preferred time. β’ Beautiful Completion Screen β End each session with a calming celebration that honors your effort. β’ Home Screen Widgets β Quick-start your timer or view your streak at a glance. β’ Dark Mode β Full support for light, dark, and system appearance modes. β’ Privacy First β All data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Optional iCloud sync across your own devices. ZenTick Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: - Full session history (free version shows last 7 days) - Premium bell sounds - Apple Health integration (Mindful Minutes) Start your mindfulness journey today. One breath at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Meditation Bell & Timer at 15.1 against ZenTick's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Meditation Bell & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZenTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Meditation Bell & Timer | ZenTick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΌε― ε | ιζ ε |
In-app purchases
Meditation Bell & Timer
- Meditation Bell Pro Lifetime$5.99
ZenTick
- ZenTick Pro$4.99
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