Waking Up is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.5. Waking Up wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 1.
Curious meditators who want to understand the mind, not just unwind
People with ADHD or anyone who struggles to feel time passing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Waking Up | Tiimo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mind & Focus | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #1 of 11 | #7 of 11 |
| Developer | Waking Up Course LLC | Tiimo ApS |
| Pricing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | No | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Waking Up better than Tiimo?
Waking Up is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.5. Waking Up wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 1.
Which is cheaper, Waking Up or Tiimo?
Waking Up: 7-day free trial; $19.99/month or $149.99/year, free if you can't afford it. Tiimo: Free version on iOS and Android; Tiimo Pro unlocks everything, including web. On value for money, Waking Up scores higher.
Do Waking Up and Tiimo work on the same devices?
Only Tiimo runs on Web.
Which is more private, Waking Up or Tiimo?
Waking Up scores higher on privacy (8.6/10). App Store label links purchases, coarse location, contact info, your content, identifiers, usage and diagnostics to you. No tracking or ads declared; Google Play lists no data shared.
Strengths and weaknesses
Waking Up
- Teaches the why of meditation, not just the how
- Calm, ad-free app without gamified pressure
- Free scholarship access for anyone who can't afford it
- One of the priciest meditation subscriptions
- Less focused on sleep and quick stress relief
- Intellectual tone won't suit everyone
Waking Up treats meditation as a skill to understand, not just a way to relax. Sam Harris's 28-day Introductory Course is the clearest guide to mindfulness in any app, and a deep library of theory, conversations and practices from other teachers gives you plenty to grow into. There are no ads or streak pressure. It is pricey at $149.99 a year and less suited to quick sleep help, but anyone who can't afford it can get free access.
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Tiimo
- Makes time visible for people who lose track of it
- AI breaks big tasks into small steps
- Works on phone, watch and web
- Free version has a limited set of tools
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Tiimo turns your day into a colorful visual timeline, so time becomes something you can see instead of something that slips away. A focus timer counts down each task, widgets and Live Activities keep the next step in view, and the AI planner turns a brain dump into realistic steps with time estimates. It won iPhone App of the Year at the 2025 App Store Awards. The free version is limited, and Pro is needed for the web planner.
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