# Meditation Time 2.0 vs Gong Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Meditation Time 2.0 at free against Gong Timer's free with in-app purchases. Meditation Time 2.0 also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Gong Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Time 2.0 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gong Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gong Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Time 2.0 has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meditation Time 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Gong Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Time 2.0 | Gong Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-time-20/id794980636/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gong-timer-mindfulness-space/id6745200224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Wuerstl](https://appshunter.io/developer/574416960) | [Intenvix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574144037) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Time 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-time-20/id794980636)

This app provides a beautiful and mindful meditation timer with various instruments and nature sounds. It offers guided meditations, teaching modules, and customizable chimes to enhance your practice. It's suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, with special modes for advanced users.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Singing bowls and instrument sounds, Mindfulness chimes at intervals, Switchable nature background sounds, Guided meditations, Meditation teaching modules, Master and Zen modes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donate 40 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Gong Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gong-timer-mindfulness-space/id6745200224)

This app provides structured sound cues for time-based practices like meditation and mindfulness. Create custom timers with milestones and waymarks to guide your sessions without interruption. Track your progress on the Lock Screen with Live Activity.

**Highlights:** Custom timers with milestones, Optional waymarks for guidance, Curated sound cues, Lock Screen Live Activity, Preserves attention during practice, Supports multiple practice types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practitioner (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Practitioner (annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Time 2.0 free?

Meditation Time 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gong Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Time 2.0 or Gong Timer?

Gong Timer is rated higher. Meditation Time 2.0 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Gong Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meditation Time 2.0 or Gong Timer have ads?

Neither Meditation Time 2.0 nor Gong Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Time 2.0 or Gong Timer?

Meditation Time 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Gong Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Meditation Time 2.0 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gong Timer on October 28, 2026.

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