Timester vs Alpine Performance Labs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timester
This utility app assists users in practicing a specific meditation technique. It provides a focused environment for individuals dedicated to the meditation methods developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
- Meditation timer
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi technique support
- Simple utility
- iPhone compatible
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The Timester app for iPhone is a simple utility app that serves to help people practicing the meditation technique developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Alpine Performance Labs
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For members of Alpine Performance Labs to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpine Performance Labs at none against Timester's 1. Alpine Performance Labs also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Timester's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price 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
Both are free to download. Timester sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpine Performance Labs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timester ships an update every 3 months, Alpine Performance Labs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timester | Alpine Performance Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (290 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 290 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell Mitchell | Alpine Performance Labs, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Timester
Reported bugs
3 issues- Calendar kicks back to old date
- Meditation log not available
- Forum not working
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch companion app
- Fade in/out alarms
- Save multiple duration settings
- Meditation reminder
Alpine Performance Labs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timester
- Meditation Logging Capability$0.99
Alpine Performance Labs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Timester free?
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Do Timester or Alpine Performance Labs have ads?
Which is updated more often, Timester or Alpine Performance Labs?
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