Meditation Timer vs ZenSee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meditation Timer
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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.
ZenSee
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ZenSee asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Meditation Timer | ZenSee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eli Willaert | 宇 占 |
In-app purchases
Meditation Timer
- 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
ZenSee
No in-app purchases









