Mind Timer vs Zen Bell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Meditation intervals
- 5 chime sounds
- 5 timer backgrounds
- Easy-to-use interface
- Meditation instructions
- Link to guided meditations
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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
Zen Bell
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Mind Timer | Zen Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppSimple LLC | YUNCHEOL SHIN |
In-app purchases
Mind Timer
- Premium Features$1.99
Zen Bell
- Zen Bell Premium.7 Days trial$1.991 Month









