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What it is
Unbounded is a simple meditation timer for unguided meditation. You can customize intervals, sounds, and more to tailor each session to your preferences.
Why we like it
Unbounded has a gentle and encouraging approach to tracking your progress. At the very top of your stats tab, you'll see your total number of hours and meditations, regardless of whether they're consecutive or not. The overall design implies that it's okay if you miss a session or miss a day; as soon as you're back, your stats will go up.
Unbounded is also optionally multiplayer. If you'd like, you can create a group with other users to track progress and milestones. Social accountability is a great way to build and maintain healthy habits, and Unbounded makes it easy to get started.
Lastly, Unbounded is free with no ads or upsells. There's nothing in the app that pushes you to use it more than you need to, and you have full control over your notifications, profile visibility, and more.
Things to know
- If you use the Apple Health app, you can choose to let Unbounded add to your "Mindful Minutes" data.
- Some of Unbounded's defaults are based on concepts commonly associated with Transcendental Meditation, such as having a "Rest" period after your meditation. However, these defaults are straightforward to edit.
- Unbounded is only available on iOS with no Android support.
If you're looking for a simple and customizable meditation timer, Unbounded may be for you.