Comparison

Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell vs SaunaSync

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

Head to head
About

Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell

This app provides a minimalist and elegant timer for meditation and mindfulness sessions. It features customizable bells, interval reminders, and progress tracking to enhance your practice without distractions.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use meditation timer
  • High-quality bell sounds
  • Preparation timer
  • Interval timer and bell
  • Progress indicators
  • Progress reports and stats
  • Background operation
  • Distraction-free mode
Features
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Ensō is a sleek, elegant meditation timer and bell, designed to get out of your way so you can focus on what matters most: your practice. No clutter. No noise. No pressure. The timer, your stats, and a gorgeous-sounding default bell cost nothing. They're free and ad-free, forever. Ensō never locks you into its own content. Already have a guided session you love? Play it. Prefer your own music, or pure silence? Ensō fits around your practice, not the other way around. What people say about Ensō: "Considering the quality and utility of this app, Ensō is a godsend for meditation lovers" — Lifehacker.ru "For a distraction free meditation experience that lets you customize intervals and timers, you want Ensō." — iMore.com "This is the best meditation app I've ever used by far. It has just enough features, but isn't cluttered. It makes me excited to meditate again!" "Elegant design, simple, and the many bell sounds are terrific. A great app that doesn't over complicate something that shouldn't be over complicated!" "I've been meditating regularly for over 25 years. I wish I'd had this app a long time ago! Thanks Enso!" Meditation is a wonderful way to ease stress, quiet anxiety, and find inner calm. Ensō gently guides each session and quietly tracks your progress, helping you make mindfulness part of your daily routine. Ensō offers, free: - An easy-to-use, beautifully simple meditation timer - High-quality, professionally recorded bells and bowls to start and end your session - A preparation timer to settle in before you begin - An interval timer and bell to keep you gently oriented in time - An at-a-glance progress indicator during your sit - Progress reports and streaks to keep you motivated - Screen-off support for walking meditation (use the side button) - Distraction-free chiming, even when your device is set to silent Ensō Plus Unlock everything Ensō has to offer. Plus is available as a yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase, whichever suits you. With Ensō Plus you get: - All 11 additional bells: ceremonial bells, singing bowls, gongs and more - Reminders to schedule your sessions, with 12 alert chimes crafted exclusively for Ensō - Presets: save your favorite setups and let Intelligent Presets activate them automatically - In-session audio: play your own music or a guided meditation while you sit - Apple Health Integration: log every session as mindful minutes Ensō comes with a free, gorgeous-sounding default bell; the additional bells and all Plus features are included with Ensō Plus. We never interrupt your session with a review request. If Ensō helps your practice, a review means the world to us. ... Ensō Plus subscription details: - Yearly subscription: $9.99/year (US price; may vary by region). A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - A subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://ensomeditationtimer.app/privacy

About

SaunaSync

Features
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SaunaSync+ is your all-in-one fitness and wellness companion. FEATURES: • Track gym workouts with AI-powered logging • Log sauna and cold plunge sessions • Monitor meals and nutrition • Track sleep, hydration, and recovery • Get personalized AI coaching • Connect with Apple Health • Join clubs and compete on leaderboards • Work with coaches Whether you're training at the gym, recovering in the sauna, or optimizing your nutrition, SaunaSync+ helps you achieve your goals with smart insights and personalized recommendations. Download free and start your wellness journey today!

Screenshots

Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell4 screens
SaunaSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SaunaSync at none against Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell's 10. SaunaSync also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SaunaSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell versus SaunaSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnsō | Meditation Timer & BellSaunaSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFascinative LabsAQCU AB

Bugs and requests

Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer stops when receiving notifications
  • Presets not loading correctly into timer screen
  • Meditation time not recorded if session ends early

Requested features

5 requests
  • Extend maximum meditation time beyond 1 hour
  • Add option for multiple ending bells (e.g. triple bell)
  • Implement Apple Watch app and haptic feedback
  • Allow saving/loading of custom meditation presets
  • Improve progress tracking and data visualization

SaunaSync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell

One-time10
  • Ceremonial Bell 1$0.99
  • Ceremonial Bell 2$0.99
  • Japanese Temple Bell 1$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Short Meditation Bell$0.99
  • Long Meditation Bell$0.99
  • Nepalese Singing Bowl Medium$0.99
  • Tibetan Singing Bowl Low$0.99
  • Tibetan Singing Bowl Medium$0.99
  • Value Pack (All Bells)$2.99
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
None

SaunaSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell free?
Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SaunaSync free?
SaunaSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell or SaunaSync have ads?
Neither Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell nor SaunaSync shows ads.

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