Best Mindfulness Timer Apps

4.9😊(447K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#17in 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

Mindfulness Bell by Spotlight Six Software LLC

Mindful Reminders and Timer

Strong Contender

4.6😐(12K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app plays the sound of a Tibetan Singing Bowl at set or random intervals to help you return to the present moment. It includes a meditation timer to enhance your practice. The app continues to ring even when not actively open.

What We Love

🎶 Lovely bell sounds
💤 Helpful for meditation and mindfulness
⏰ Useful timer and reminder features
🕰️ Simple and easy to use

Room to Improve

🔇 Bell doesn't always sound as expected
🔋 Drains battery quickly
📵 Doesn't work when phone is locked
🤔 Confusing or limited settings

Simple Meditation Timer by Never Can Tell

Worth Considering

🌟 Lifestyle

4.5😊(101 ratings)

Free

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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mindfulness bell - Quiet

meditation timer

Customizable timer with start/end bellsOptional ambient soundsInterval bells

A minimalist meditation timer designed for focused practice. Set your session duration with gentle bells to mark the start and end, with optional ambient sounds and interval cues. Track your progress privately without distractions or data collection.

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Mind Timer - A Simple Timer for Insight Meditation

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by AppSimple LLC

Meditation intervals5 chime sounds5 timer backgrounds

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.

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Chimely Mindfulness Timer

Focus with regular chimes

Intuitive one-tap timersSchedule timers to end at specific timesCustomizable chime styles

This app provides a simple countdown timer to help users stay focused and on schedule. It offers customizable chimes, live progress updates on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, and a distraction-free interface.

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Pocket Meditation Timer

Mindfulness, Relaxation & Calm

Customizable meditation schedulesPrepare, interval, and cool down timersUnique sound options for each section

This app helps users focus on their meditation practice without worrying about time. It offers customizable timers with unique sounds, background options, and reminders to support mindfulness and stress reduction.

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A beautiful meditation timer

Customizable meditation timerSinging bowls and instrument soundsMindfulness chimes at intervals

This app provides a beautiful and mindful meditation timer with various instruments and nature sounds. It offers guided meditations, teaching modules, and customizable chimes to enhance your practice. It's suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, with special modes for advanced users.

Breathe. Stretch. Relax.

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Meditopia: Sleep, Meditation

Mindfulness, Breathe, Sounds

1000+ guided meditationsSleep meditations and breathing exercisesBedtime stories and sleep sounds

This app offers a comprehensive approach to mental well-being with over 1000 guided meditations, breathing exercises, and bedtime stories. It features an AI therapy companion and integrates with Apple Watch for on-the-go access to tools for stress reduction, improved sleep, and enhanced mental resilience.

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Plum Village: Mindfulness

Meditation, Sleep, Breathing

100+ guided meditationsCustomizable meditation timerMindfulness Bell

This app offers guided mindfulness meditations and talks from a renowned Zen Buddhist Master to help reduce stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Explore a variety of practices for daily life, including meditations for children and offline listening options.

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Simple Meditation Timer

A simple meditation timer

Customizable opening and closing bellsInterval bell markingSave favorite meditation sessions

This app offers a straightforward meditation timer designed for simplicity. It features customizable bells for opening, closing, and intervals, along with the ability to save favorite sessions. The app aims to provide a distraction-free experience to support mindfulness.

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Mindful Log - Meditation Timer

Breathe · Focus · Sleep Better

$1.99

Build a daily meditation habit with guided sessions and ambient sounds. Track your progress, mood, and streaks locally without needing an account. Features four focused modes for breath, mindfulness, sleep, and focus training.

Guided meditation modes (Breath, Mindfulness, Sleep, Focus)60+ ambient and nature soundsMood tracking and journaling

by Martin Martinez Rivera

🌟 Lifestyle