Comparison

Simetim Meditation Timer vs illi

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

Head to head
About

Simetim Meditation Timer

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for meditation sessions. It offers basic tracking and visual aids in its free version, with advanced features like progress graphs and reminders available in the paid upgrade. Designed for all experience levels, it aims to support your mindfulness journey.

Highlights
  • Customizable meditation timer
  • Progress tracking
  • Session reminders
  • Background operation
  • Health App integration
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Data export
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Simetim is a simple and easy-to-use meditation timer and tracker. In the free version, you get timers with bells, a progress bar, and a counter to keep track of your sessions. The paid version offers more. You can track your progress, set reminders, and choose from more themes, pictures, and sounds. It's designed to help you with your meditation journey, no matter your experience level. The app's main color theme is soft and low-contrast, perfect for meditating in low light. Simetim is here to support your meditation and mindfulness practice. As Alan Watts once said, it helps you 'quieten your mind and come to your senses.' We always want to make Simetim better, so we'd love to hear from you. Please send your feedback to support@nishco.zendesk.com or use the feedback button in the app. Note: Some features shown are only in the paid version. Check below for a full list. Features: • Easy-to-see progress bar • Start and end bells • Dark, easy-on-the-eyes color theme • Timer with various display options • Simple gesture controls • Customizable warm-up and cool-down times • Choose your background image • The app works in the background • Connects with the Health App to track Mindful Minutes (with your permission) Paid Version Extras: • Track your sessions (sync with iCloud, add notes, save background sessions) • View your progress with graphs (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) • Set reminders • Save your favorite settings • Interval sounds (at set or random times) • More background images and themes • More sounds • Export your session data as a CSV file

About

illi

Features
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illi-tv helpt mensen met dementie herinneringen van vroeger ophalen en hun welzijn te verbeteren. Voor meer informatie over illi-tv, ga naar: www.illi-tv.nl

Screenshots

Simetim Meditation Timer3 screens
illi1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: illi at none against Simetim Meditation Timer's 6. Simetim Meditation Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simetim Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. illi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simetim Meditation Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, illi every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simetim Meditation Timer versus illi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimetim Meditation Timerilli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNishco Ltdilli Engineering B.V.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Simetim Meditation Timer

One-time6
  • Statistics, logging, shortcuts$0.99
  • Unlock extra images, sounds and themes$0.99
  • Tip$1.99
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  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Unlock all features$7.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
None

illi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simetim Meditation Timer free?
Simetim Meditation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is illi free?
illi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simetim Meditation Timer or illi have ads?
Neither Simetim Meditation Timer nor illi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simetim Meditation Timer or illi?
Simetim Meditation Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and illi every 6 months. Most recently, Simetim Meditation Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and illi on September 15, 2026.

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