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Center Timer vs Focus Calm: which one should you pick?

Two mindfulness & meditation tools, side by side. We compare pricing, features, ratings, and target users so you don't have to read two separate reviews.

Center Timer preview

Center Timer

Mindfulness & Meditation

Free

A silent meditation timer for serious practice.

Focus Calm preview

Focus Calm

Mindfulness & Meditation

8.2

EEG Headband Technology for Neurofeedback Training

Quick verdict: Center Timer wins for users on a budget

Center Timer is free; Focus Calm is paid.

Center Timer

Focus Calm

Pricing
Free
Pricing
Category
Mindfulness & Meditation
Category
Mindfulness & Meditation
Platform
ios, mac
Platform
Web
Best for
A silent meditation timer for serious practice.
Best for
EEG Headband Technology for Neurofeedback Training

Center Timer features

  • Silent timer with optional bells
  • Intervals and custom session lengths
  • Optional stats and trends
  • Manual session logging
  • Daily reminders
  • Widgets and complications
  • Multiple UI themes
  • Seamless iCloud sync

Focus Calm features

  • EEG Neurofeedback
  • Guided Meditations
  • Relaxing Games
  • 3-Step Training Process

Use cases side by side

Center Timer

  • Daily meditation practice
  • Tracking meditation sessions
  • Custom interval training
  • Uninterrupted silent sessions
  • Mindfulness routine maintenance

Focus Calm

  • Stress and anxiety management
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Golf mental game improvement
  • Focus enhancement

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