Comparison

Calmind vs Meditation Timer App Pro

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

Head to head
About

Calmind

This app uses science-backed flashlight stimulation and binaural beats to guide users into deep relaxation and sleep. It offers a structured daily wellness plan including guided breathing, journaling, and nature sounds. Designed for those who struggle with stress, sleep, or quieting their minds, it provides a unique approach to mental wellness.

Highlights
  • Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS)
  • Binaural beats and ASMR
  • Structured daily wellness plan
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Gratitude journal
  • Nature soundscapes
  • 500+ customizable sessions
Features
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Unlock deep relaxation in 10 minutes using science-backed flashlight meditation. Turn your phone into a mental wellness device – no meditation experience needed. Calmind uses scientifically-designed Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS) to guide your brain into deep relaxation in minutes. Unlike any other app, Calmind transforms your phone's flash into a personal wellness tool that quiets mental noise instantly – no sitting still, no clearing your mind required. Not peace of mind. Peace FROM mind. ———————————— HOW IT WORKS Your phone's flashlight emits precise light patterns that gently synchronize your brainwaves – guiding you into a semi-meditative state within minutes. Paired with binaural beats, ASMR, and ambient soundscapes, each session delivers a deeply immersive experience you have to feel to believe. ———————————— YOUR DAILY WELLNESS PLAN Calmind structures your day so you never have to guess what to do: → Vision: Your daily FLS light session (Relax, Sleep, Focus, Migraine Relief, Mind Exploration, Mood Elevation, Cognitive Clarity, Neuronal Health) → Breathe: Science-backed breathing exercises to calm your nervous system instantly → Safeplace: Your private gratitude journal for daily reflection and emotional clarity → Stories: Guided audio experiences for winding down before sleep → Nature: Relaxing nature sounds and ambient soundscapes 500+ customizable sessions. One structured daily plan. ———————————— WHO IT'S FOR Calmind was built for people who: - Have tried meditation and couldn't stick with it - Struggle to fall asleep or quiet racing thoughts - Want fast stress relief without pharmaceutical solutions - Are curious about altered states of consciousness – drug-free - Deal with anxiety, burnout, or chronic mental fatigue ———————————— WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "As a psychonaut, I found Calmind to be incredibly rewarding. During my first session, I experienced an unexpected emotional release." — Matthew M. "I've tried many relaxation apps, but nothing compares to Calmind. It helped me achieve a deeper connection with myself." — Anna W. "It's like having a reset button for my brain." — Grace K. ———————————— GO PREMIUM Unlock the full Calmind experience with Premium: - Unlimited access to all 8 FLS programs and 500+ sessions - Full library of binaural beats, ASMR, and nature soundscapes - Exclusive sleep stories and guided audio experiences - Regular new content and program updates Your first FLS session is always free. Your Safeplace journal is free forever. ———————————— START YOUR RESET TODAY Download Calmind and experience deep relaxation in your first session. Whether you're battling insomnia, anxiety, burnout, or just need a mental reset – Calmind is the most uniquely effective wellness app you haven't tried yet. ———————————— IMPORTANT: Not suitable for individuals with epilepsy or photosensitive conditions. Recommended for users 18+. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns. Terms: https://calmind.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Meditation Timer App Pro

Features
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Meditation Timer App Pro is a clean, no-nonsense timer built for people who just want to sit and practice, without wading through a bloated app to get there. Set custom session lengths, interval bells and ambient sounds, then get out of the way. No forced streaks, no social feed, no pressure to unlock content. Just a timer that respects your practice. FEATURES Custom timer intervals Set your own session length and add interval bells to mark stages of your sit. Useful for structured practices or simply to check in without opening your eyes. Ambient sounds A small library of ambient tones to sit with, or silence if that's what you want. Session tracking See your practice over time. Total sits, minutes practiced and streaks, without turning meditation into a competition. Widgets and shortcuts Start a session straight from your home screen or lock screen. Built for consistency No subscriptions you forget about, no upsells mid-session. Pro unlocks everything once, so you can stop thinking about the app and get back to practicing. Whether you're new to meditation or you've been sitting for years, Meditation Timer App Pro is built to support a daily practice without getting in the way of it. Subscription Options: • Annual: $19.99 per year, billed annually (equivalent to $1.67/month) • Monthly: $4.99 per month, billed monthly • Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase (not a subscription) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://meditationtimer.online/privacy

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
Meditation Timer App Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Meditation Timer App Pro at 3 against Calmind's 1. Meditation Timer App Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Calmind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Meditation Timer App Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calmind versus Meditation Timer App Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmindMeditation Timer App Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB173 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrainmediaMade For Humans LTD

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Calmind

Subscriptions8
  • Calmind Premium$9.997 Days
  • Calmind Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Calmind premium$14.991 Month
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  • Calmind Premium3 Days trial$44.993 Months
  • Calmind premium 1yr7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Calmind Premium3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Calmind Premium1 Year trial$89.991 Year
  • Calmind Premium$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calmind Premium$299.00
3 purchases

Meditation Timer App Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Med timer full access Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Med Timer Full Access Sub Year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Lifetime Access$44.99

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Timer App Pro free?
Meditation Timer App Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calmind or Meditation Timer App Pro have ads?
Neither Calmind nor Meditation Timer App Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calmind or Meditation Timer App Pro?
Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, and Meditation Timer App Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calmind was updated on October 23, 2026 and Meditation Timer App Pro on October 25, 2026.

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