# Meditation Time 2.0 vs Centering Prayer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Meditation Time 2.0 at free against Centering Prayer's free with in-app purchases. Centering Prayer's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 89%) and ratings volume (18K vs 4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Time 2.0 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Centering Prayer sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Meditation Time 2.0 against 4.9 for Centering Prayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Meditation Time 2.0's written reviews are positive against 98% of Centering Prayer's.

Meditation Time 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Centering Prayer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Time 2.0 | Centering Prayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-time-20/id794980636/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Wuerstl](https://appshunter.io/developer/574416960) | [Contemplative Outreach Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/844280860) |

## 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 |


### Centering Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering-prayer/id844280857)

This app guides users through Centering Prayer, a silent contemplative prayer practice. It offers a customizable timer, opening and closing prayers, and a selection of sounds and backgrounds to create a peaceful environment for deepening one's relationship with God. Includes instructions for learning the method.

**Highlights:** Adjustable prayer timer, Opening and closing prayer options, Customizable sounds and backgrounds, Instructions for learning Centering Prayer, Support for daily prayer practice

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active Prayer:  Pray Without Ceasing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Attention/Intention, the One Thing Needed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Centering Prayer, Prayer of Consent | $9.99 | one-time |
| Practicing the Holy Spirit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discipline of Prayer, Intimacy with God | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lectio Divina:  The Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simplicity: Let Your Eye Be Single | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spirituality of Money: In God We Trust | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcoming Prayer: Consent on the Go | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paschal Mystery, A Journey into Redemption and Grace | $9.99 | one-time |
| Contemplative Service, Prayer in Action | $9.99 | one-time |
| Faith: An Advent Companion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hospitality: The Dance Between Guest and Host | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silence & Solitude: Wherein Wisdom Dwells | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forgiveness:  A Growth in Love | $11.99 | one-time |
| Three Main Practices | $23.99 | one-time |
| Life as Practice | $54.99 | one-time |
| Complete Contemplative Life Program | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual practice
- 📚 Variety of prayers and scriptures
- ⏱️ Easy to use timer
- 🎶 Soothing opening and closing sounds
- 🌄 Pleasing seasonal backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Ending sounds could be longer
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 13
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save custom prayers
- Include option to track meditation history
- Integrate with health/fitness apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meditation Time 2.0 free?

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

### Is Centering Prayer free?

Centering Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meditation Time 2.0 or Centering Prayer?

Centering Prayer is rated higher. Meditation Time 2.0 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Centering Prayer averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Meditation Time 2.0 or Centering Prayer have ads?

Neither Meditation Time 2.0 nor Centering Prayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Time 2.0 or Centering Prayer?

Meditation Time 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Centering Prayer every 3 months. Most recently, Meditation Time 2.0 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Centering Prayer on November 1, 2026.

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