Simetim Meditation Timer vs Random Insights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Random Insights
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Discover Peace and Focus with Random Insights Random Insights offers a straightforward and effective way to time your meditation sessions. Perfect for those who want to meditate without complications, our app provides a simple timer, adjustable settings, and gentle guidance to help you focus and find peace during your practice. Key Features: Meditation Timer: Whether it's a brief pause or an extended session, easily set your meditation length in our intuitive and clean interface. Pre-Start Time: Take a moment to breathe and settle in before you begin. Prepare for your session with a pre-start period of up to a minute. Mid-Meditation Bells: Include bells at specific points during your meditation to help you stay present and focused. Set them at fixed percentages or at regular intervals—whatever works best for you. Randomized Guidance: If you're ever unsure of what to focus on, our app offers randomized prompts to guide your meditation. It's a gentle nudge towards mindfulness, available at the touch of a button and entirely optional. Customizable Appearance: Make the app your own with a selection of color schemes. Choose the one that best suits your mood or preference. Random Insights is designed to be a straightforward, easy-to-use meditation timer. Whether you're just finding your rhythm or looking to streamline your practice, our app provides the essentials so you can focus on what truly matters—your peace and mindfulness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Insights at none against Simetim Meditation Timer's 6. Random Insights also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Simetim Meditation Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Random Insights asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simetim Meditation Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Insights weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simetim Meditation Timer | Random Insights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nishco Ltd | Evan Douglass |
In-app purchases
Simetim Meditation Timer
- 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
Random Insights
No in-app purchases
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