Best Meditation Timer Free Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the meditation timer free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Meditation Timer Free Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bowl TimerBowl TimerFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
2Insight Timer: Meditate, SleepInsight Timer: Meditate, SleepFree4.9★ (448K)NoYesOct 2026
3Simple Meditation TimerSimple Meditation TimerFree4.4★ (110)NoNoOct 2026
4Meditation Time 2.0Meditation Time 2.0Free4.8★ (4K)NoYesOct 2026
5Om: Minimal Meditation TimerOm: Minimal Meditation TimerFree—NoYesAug 2026
6Meditation: Segment TimerMeditation: Segment TimerFree—NoNoAug 2026
7Pocket Meditation TimerPocket Meditation TimerFree4.4★ (1.5K)YesNoOct 2026
8Preset Meditation TimerPreset Meditation TimerFree4.8★ (6)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Meditation Timer Free

Bowl Timer#1

Bowl Timer by Johannes Roth

Meditate without distractions.
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app helps you meditate without distractions using calming bowl gongs. You can customize session lengths and intervals, with all settings saved locally. It's completely free, offline, and ad-free.

Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep#2

Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep by Insight Network Inc

Meditation & Anxiety Relief
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(448K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#15in Health & Fitness
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Access thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from world-renowned experts to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Daily new content is added, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

What We Love

  • 💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
  • 🌍 Diverse range of teachers and content
  • 🕰️ Customizable timer with bells/chimes
  • 🆓 Generous free content
  • 🧠 Helps with anxiety, stress, and mental health
  • 🤝 Sense of community and connection
  • 📊 Useful progress tracking and statistics

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Overly commercialized with constant upselling
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory account creation
  • 🔀 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and technical issues
  • 🔒 Paywall blocking access to core features
4.4😊(110 ratings)
Free
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A minimalist timer designed for meditation and restorative yoga. It offers a peaceful countdown experience with a gentle chime, free from distractions. Users can optionally log their sessions as Mindful Minutes in the Health app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
  • 🧘‍♀️ Perfect for meditation practice
  • ✨ Elegant and clean interface
  • 🚫 No ads or upsells
  • ✅ Does one thing and does it well
  • 💖 Beautiful gong/bell sound
  • 📊 Records mindfulness minutes in Apple Health
  • 💡 No bloat or unnecessary features
  • 🙏 Appreciated by users for its utility

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bell/gong doesn't always work
  • 🔇 No sound when screen is off/phone locked
  • 🔊 Volume too loud for headphones
  • ⏳ Timer doesn't work reliably in background
  • 🎛️ Limited customization options
  • ⚠️ Bell can be jarring or too loud

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FAQ about Meditation Timer Free

What are the best meditation timer free apps for iPhone?
Bowl Timer tops our meditation timer free apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Bowl Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ meditation timer free apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.