# Calm Timer vs Reliev

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reliev at none against Calm Timer's 1. Reliev also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calm Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reliev asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Calm Timer against 5.0 for Reliev. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm Timer | Reliev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-timer-nature-sounds/id6760797097/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playful Souls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183816191) | [MPB7 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806718063) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-timer-nature-sounds/id6760797097)

Find inner peace with ambient nature sounds and customizable timers. Boost productivity, aid sleep, or use as a meditation timer. Features guided breathing and seamless audio loops for a serene experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality nature sounds (rain, forest, ocean), Customizable meditation timers, Guided breathing exercises, Seamless audio loops, Background playback, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Reliev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliev-meditation-timer/id6806718061)

This app provides a minimalist meditation timer with customizable sounds and durations. It offers background playback, saved timer setups, and a private practice calendar without any ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer (5-120 minutes), Choice of sounds (Forest, Ocean, Ambient, Silence), Optional opening and closing gongs, Background and lock-screen playback, Saved timer setups, Private practice calendar and streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm Timer free?

Calm Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reliev free?

Reliev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calm Timer or Reliev?

Calm Timer and Reliev are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Calm Timer or Reliev have ads?

Calm Timer shows ads; Reliev does not.

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