Comparison

ZenTick vs Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer

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

Head to head
About

ZenTick

Features
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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: • Flexible Timer — Choose from preset durations (5–60 minutes) or set a custom time that works for you. • Preparation Countdown — A gentle 5-second countdown helps you settle in before your session begins. • Authentic Bell Sounds — Handcrafted bell tones synthesized in-app. Choose from Deep Bowl, Bright Bell, Warm Bowl, or Crystal Bowl. Preview each sound in Settings. • Ambient Soundscapes — Meditate with calming Rain, Stream, or Brown Noise backgrounds, all generated algorithmically for seamless, infinite playback. • Interval Bells — Set periodic bells to gently anchor your awareness during longer sessions. • Session Notes — Capture your thoughts and reflections after each meditation. • Practice History — Track your meditation journey with a visual calendar, streak counter, and weekly stats. • Daily Reminders — Set a notification to remind you to practice at your preferred time. • Beautiful Completion Screen — End each session with a calming celebration that honors your effort. • Home Screen Widgets — Quick-start your timer or view your streak at a glance. • Dark Mode — Full support for light, dark, and system appearance modes. • Privacy First — 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.

About

Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer

A minimalist meditation timer designed for focused practice. It offers a distraction-free experience with customizable session lengths and gentle reminders to support consistent meditation habits. Ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking a simple tool.

Highlights
  • Customizable session lengths
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Gentle reminder notifications
  • Offline functionality
  • No accounts or streaks required
Features
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Zen Dojo is a simple, distraction-free meditation timer designed to help you sit, breathe, and return to the present moment. No accounts. No streaks. No noise. Just you and the timer. FEATURES · Choose your session length easily · Clean, minimal interface that gets out of your way · Gentle reminder notifications to keep your practice consistent · Works without internet connection Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, Zen Dojo gives you the space to simply sit.

Screenshots

ZenTick4 screens
Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer at weekly against ZenTick's every 3 months. Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ZenTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenTick ships an update every 3 months, Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZenTick versus Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenTickZen Dojo · Meditation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金星 刘Lizzian LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenTick

One-time1
  • ZenTick Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer

One-time3
  • A cup of tea$1.99
  • A quiet hour$3.99
  • A day of calm$5.99

Questions

Is ZenTick free?
ZenTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer free?
Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenTick or Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer have ads?
Neither ZenTick nor Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenTick or Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer?
ZenTick ships an update every 3 months, and Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer weekly. Most recently, ZenTick was updated on November 9, 2026 and Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer on November 5, 2026.

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