Comparison

Mind Timer vs Zen Bell

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

Head to head
About

Mind Timer

This app provides a straightforward timer for meditation sessions. It offers customizable intervals, various chime sounds, and background options to enhance your practice. It also includes instructions and a link to guided meditations.

Highlights
  • Meditation intervals
  • 5 chime sounds
  • 5 timer backgrounds
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Meditation instructions
  • Link to guided meditations
Features
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Mind Timer is a simple app that keeps track of the time while you meditate. FEATURES ・Meditation intervals ・5 high quality chime sounds ・5 timer backgrounds ・Easy-to-use interface ・Instructions on how to use the app to meditate ・Link to the Guided Mind app's library of guided meditations

About

Zen Bell

Features
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In our time, invisible fears disrupt our peace. Zen Bell is a digital tool designed to silence this noise. It delivers the majestic, authentic sound of a traditional Korean temple bell. Feel the profound vibrations that lead to deep psychological stability and restful sleep, not artificial sounds. [Key Features] - Authentic Sound: Provides high-quality recordings of traditional Korean temple bells. - Empty Your Mind: Relieve stress with 108 meditation sequences. - Meditation Quotes: Help you focus on the present with wise sayings from Buddhist teachings. - Visual Serenity: Enjoy beautiful animations of starry night skies and tranquil mountains. [Zen Bell Premium] Experience a deeper meditation experience with premium features. - Ad-Free: Enjoy uninterrupted meditation without interruption. - Perfect Customization: Adjust the number and interval of strikes to suit your needs. - Deep Meditation Mode: Provides the powerful sound of the original sound. - 7-Day Free Trial: Try all features free for one week. Privacy Policy: https://hephaestusian.tistory.com/notice/211 Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mind Timer4 screens
Zen Bell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zen Bell at every 5 days against Mind Timer's monthly. Mind Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Mind Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zen Bell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind Timer ships an update monthly, Zen Bell every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mind Timer versus Zen Bell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind TimerZen Bell
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppSimple LLCYUNCHEOL SHIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mind Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99
1 purchases

Zen Bell

Subscriptions1
  • Zen Bell Premium.7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Mind Timer free?
Mind Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Bell free?
Zen Bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mind Timer or Zen Bell have ads?
Neither Mind Timer nor Zen Bell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind Timer or Zen Bell?
Mind Timer ships an update monthly, and Zen Bell every 5 days. Most recently, Mind Timer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Zen Bell on October 24, 2026.

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