# Zen Timer. vs Less

The clearest difference is rating: Less at 4.5 against Zen Timer.'s 3.4. Less also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Zen Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months and Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Less holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Zen Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Less's.

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, Less every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Timer. | Less |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer/id1035494993)

This app helps you focus on meditation and mindfulness with customizable timers. Set preparation, meditation, interval, and cool-down times with various alert sounds and background music. Track your progress and maintain logs for a more peaceful practice.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited custom timers, Adjust preparation, meditation, and interval times, Select from 18 free interval sounds, Choose background music, Supports background and lock screen operation, Meditation log and report tracking, Multiple profiles and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |


### Less

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796)

This app provides a simple and elegant timer for self-guided meditation sessions, featuring high-quality sound bells. An optional in-app purchase unlocks features like streak tracking, meditation history, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Minimal meditation timer, High-quality meditation bells, Streak tracking, Meditation history, Customizable themes, HealthKit integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Less+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Less+ | $2.99 | per year |
| Less+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Mala Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Timer. free?

Zen Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Less free?

Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zen Timer. or Less?

Less is rated higher. Zen Timer. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Less averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Zen Timer. or Less have ads?

Zen Timer. shows ads; Less does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Timer. or Less?

Zen Timer. ships an update every 11 months, and Less every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zen Timer. was updated on September 9, 2026 and Less on July 7, 2026.

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