Comparison

Meditation Bell & Timer vs Micro Meditation

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

Head to head
About

Meditation Bell & Timer

Features
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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 — Circular Timer: Drag to set your meditation duration. From a 1-minute breather to a 10-hour deep sit. — Interval Bells: Choose a bell every 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Or turn them off entirely. Your session, your rhythm. — Infinite Loop Mode: Let a continuous sound play throughout your entire session for ambient background focus. — 20+ Sounds: Temple chimes, singing bowls, ocean waves, forest rain, bird song, handpan, whale echoes, and more. Preview each before you sit. — Breathing Animation: A calm, pulsing circle syncs with a natural breathing rhythm to help you settle in. — Session History: Track every session. See total time meditated and number of sessions at a glance. — Separate End Bell: Pick a different sound for when your session completes. — 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 — 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation techniques
  • Animated breathing orb
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Private journaling
  • Session history and streaks
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Meditation Bell & Timer3 screens
Micro Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meditation Bell & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Micro Meditation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Meditation Bell & Timer versus Micro Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Bell & TimerMicro Meditation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB155 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer伟凯 傅Fintesis Co

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meditation Bell & Timer

One-time1
  • Meditation Bell Pro Lifetime$5.99
1 purchases

Micro Meditation

Subscriptions1
  • Micro Meditation Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

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

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