Head-to-head · Meditation Apps
Insight Timer vs Medito
Insight Timer leads on 0 checks, Medito on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreInsight Timer · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
Insight Timer scores higher on our rubric for meditation apps: 9.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Insight Timer is the better fit for people wanting a broad free meditation library. Medito is the better fit for people seeking free courses and offline meditation.
- Insight Timer fits best
People wanting a broad free meditation library
- Medito fits best
People seeking free courses and offline meditation
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Side by side
| Feature | Insight Timer 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Medito 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Meditation Apps | #5 in Meditation Apps |
| Best for | People wanting a broad free meditation library | People seeking free courses and offline meditation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $59.99/yr | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Insight Timer 4/4 · Medito 4/4 | ||
| Sleep content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guided programs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breathing exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
| Session length | Not published | 5–15 min |
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| Our verdict | Insight Timer brings guided meditation, talks, music, courses, sleep tracks and live classes together with breathing exercises and a customizable timer. It suits people who want several kinds of mindfulness practice in one app, including… Read the review → |
Medito is a free meditation and mindfulness app from the nonprofit Medito Foundation, designed for people who want guided practice, sleep content, or breathing exercises on a phone. Its library spans beginner-to-advanced courses, including… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Insight Timer — where it wins
- Free access to many guided practices and courses
- Includes sleep content, breathing exercises and live classes
- Customizable timer with interval bells; the timer works offline
Where it doesn't
- Offline track downloads require MemberPlus
- MemberPlus costs $59.99 annually or $9.99 monthly
- Support channels listed are limited to documentation
Medito — where it wins
- All app content and features are free, with no ads or premium tier
- Includes guided courses, sleep content, breathing, and an unguided timer
- Download sessions for offline listening and choose sessions from 3 to 30 minutes
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment
- No premium tier for users seeking paid add-ons
- Session-length options are limited to 3–30 minutes
- Insight Timer9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial
A broad free library for guided meditation, sleep content, courses and timer-based practice.
Visit Insight TimerFull verdict → - Medito7.9/10 · Free plan
A fully free mobile meditation app with guided courses, sleep content, and offline listening.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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