Comparison

LotusTimer Pro vs 23andMe

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

Head to head
About

LotusTimer Pro

Features
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"I use it daily for my own yoga workout as well as to teach my yoga classes. It is the perfect companion for any practice." ~ G. NYC, Kundalini Yoga Teacher Beautifully crafted timer app with a minimalist design, intuitive gesture based navigation and wonderful relaxing sounds. Use it to keep up with your zen practice, meditation, yoga or any other training. Set daily reminders and affirmations quickly and easily. - Setup your practice in hours, minutes and seconds with or without a relaxing sound at the end - Intuitive gesture based app - Now with repeat option, to repeat a sequence as many times you want - Option to set up a warm-up time - Option to set up a cool-off time - Option to set up an interval reminder, while running your practice - Enjoy the growing library of relaxing, enriching sounds that work while you listen to your own music - Setup your personal affirmation and get a daily reminder - Setup your meditation reminder and keep track of it in the today widget for Lotus timer. - Now compatible with iOS9 Meditate, be aware and realize!

About

23andMe

Explore your genetic heritage and potential health predispositions. Connect with DNA relatives and gain personalized insights into your ancestry and wellness. Offers tiered services for deeper health analysis and research participation.

Highlights
  • Ancestry exploration by region
  • Personalized health insights
  • Connect with DNA relatives
  • Premium health reports
  • Research participation option
  • Data privacy controls
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Start your DNA-powered journey with the 23andMe app. Explore your ancestry, connect with your DNA relatives, review personalized health insights and more. ANCESTRY SERVICE: Explore where in the world your DNA is from across 3000+ regions. HEALTH + ANCESTRY SERVICE*: Get a more complete picture of your health with insights from your genetic data and find out what you may pass on to your future children. Includes everything in Ancestry Service.¹ 23ANDME+ PREMIUM™*: Access new premium reports and features throughout the year to keep fueling your health journey and exploring your ancestry. You can also opt in to Health Action Plan for a more personalized experience and recommendations. Includes everything in Health + Ancestry Service.² 23ANDME+ TOTAL HEALTH™**: Optimize your health with physician initiated whole exome sequencing, biannual blood testing and genetics-informed clinical care. Includes everything in 23andMe+ Premium.³ PRIVACY: You are in control of your data. When you explore your DNA with 23andMe, you entrust us with important information. That’s why, since day one, we’ve committed ourselves to protecting your privacy. We provide robust controls that give you options for your genetic data. RESEARCH: You can also choose to participate in 23andMe research. If you opt to do so, the answers you provide could help drive scientific discoveries. HOW YOUR KIT AND THE APP WORK TOGETHER: All services require purchasing a kit, registering and submitting a saliva sample using the collection tube provided. Log into your account to track your sample’s progress. Once your reports are ready, open your app to view your reports. NOTIFICATIONS: Stay in the know with notifications about personalized recommendations, new product updates, research surveys, family connections and more. TERMS OF SERVICE US (https://www.23andme.com/legal/terms-of-service) UK, IE, FI, DK, SE, NL (https://www.23andme.com/en-eu/legal/terms-of-service) Canada (https://www.23andme.com/en-ca/legal/terms-of-service/) All other countries (https://www.23andme.com/en-int/legal/terms-of-service/) Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy (https://www.23andme.com/legal/us-privacy/#washington-consumer-health-data-privacy-policy) AVAILABILITY ¹ Health + Ancestry Service is available in US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, and Sweden. ² 23andMe+ Premium Membership is available in US, Canada, and United Kingdom only. Health Action Plan is available in the US only and requires opting in to personalized recommendations. ³ Total Health Membership not available to residents of AL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NJ, NY, RI, SC, TN, and US territories. *The 23andMe PGS test includes health predisposition and carrier status reports. Health predisposition reports include reports that meet FDA requirements for Genetic Health Risks and wellness reports which are based on 23andMe research. Your ethnicity may affect the relevance of each report. Each Genetic Health Risk report describes if a person has variants associated with a higher risk of developing a disease, but does not describe their overall risk of developing the disease. The reports do not detect all variants. The reports are not intended to diagnose any disease, tell you about your current state of health, or for use in making medical decisions, including whether to take medication, or how much medication to take. This test is intended for use in adults. Visit https://www.23andme.com/test-info for additional important limitations about each report. **Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. Exome Sequencing is analyzed by a CLIA- and CAP-accredited laboratory. All telehealth services are provided in accordance with the Telehealth Terms (https://www.23andme.com/legal/telehealth-tos/) and Consent to Telehealth (https://www.23andme.com/legal/telehealth-consent/).

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 23andMe at Free against LotusTimer Pro's $1.99. 23andMe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

23andMe is free to download; LotusTimer Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotusTimer Pro ships an update every 24 months, 23andMe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LotusTimer Pro versus 23andMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotusTimer Pro23andMe
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (561K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—561K — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB107 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGary Saggu23andMe, Inc.

Bugs and requests

LotusTimer Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

23andMe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Relatives not showing up in family tree
  • Messaging functionality unreliable
  • Inconsistent data updates across user profiles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved family tree functionality
  • More detailed regional ancestry breakdowns
  • Better messaging and relative connection features
  • Ability to view health reports without additional fees

In-app purchases

None

LotusTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

23andMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LotusTimer Pro free?
LotusTimer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 23andMe free?
23andMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, LotusTimer Pro or 23andMe?
LotusTimer Pro ships an update every 24 months, and 23andMe weekly. Most recently, LotusTimer Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and 23andMe on October 27, 2026.

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