Comparison

Meditation Timer vs ZenSee

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

Head to head
About

Meditation Timer

Features
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ZenTimer is a minimalist meditation timer for iPhone. Create custom timer presets with interval bells, custom bell markers, start and end bells, and finite or infinite sessions. Run sessions on a clean radial timer designed for focused practice. Track consistency with streaks, daily/weekly/monthly stats, meditation minutes, session counts, and cumulative progress. ZenTimer syncs completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Sessions and retries sync later when Health access is temporarily unavailable. Personalize each timer with calming backgrounds and sounds, then check progress from Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen Live Activity. No guided content, no social feed, no distractions - just meditation timing, bells, and progress.

About

ZenSee

Features
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In today's fast-paced world, finding inner peace is precious. This app is designed for anyone focused on mental wellness, meditation, and Zen practice. Whether you're a mindfulness beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the perfect tools and companionship here. [Key Features] • Meditation Timer: An intuitive, dedicated timer featuring soothing singing bowl sounds to help you achieve deep focus and relaxation. • Practice Tracking: Log your meditation sessions and insights. Witness your personal growth on the path of mindfulness. • Versatile Modes: Tailored for various scenarios including mindful breathing, deep meditation, and sleep relaxation to meet your needs at different stages. • Focused Zen Space: A minimalist, distraction-free interface that creates an immersive digital sanctuary for your mind. [Who is this for] • Anyone looking to relieve anxiety and stress through meditation. • Students and professionals aiming to improve focus and sleep quality. • Spiritual seekers diving deep into Zen, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Download now. Take a few minutes each day to connect with yourself, discover clarity through meditation, and embrace the peace and joy of your spiritual practice.

Screenshots

Meditation Timer4 screens
ZenSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSee at none against Meditation Timer's 6. ZenSee also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ZenSee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, ZenSee every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Meditation Timer versus ZenSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation TimerZenSee
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEli Willaert宇 占

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Meditation Timer

One-time6
  • Buy Me a Drink$3.99
  • Coffee Unlock$3.99
  • Fan$8.99
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  • Fan Unlock$8.99
  • Supporter$17.99
  • Supporter Unlock$17.99
None

ZenSee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meditation Timer free?
Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenSee free?
ZenSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meditation Timer or ZenSee have ads?
Neither Meditation Timer nor ZenSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer or ZenSee?
Meditation Timer ships an update every 2 months, and ZenSee every 9 days. Most recently, Meditation Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and ZenSee on September 21, 2026.

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