# Meditation Timer + Log vs Less

Meditation Timer + Log and Less both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 79% of Meditation Timer + Log's. Meditation Timer + Log's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer + Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Meditation Timer + Log against 4.5 for Less. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer + Log has 168 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Meditation Timer + Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Less's.

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, Less every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meditation Timer + Log | Less |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) |

## What reviewers say

### Meditation Timer + Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus-log/id1079884675)

This app helps you personalize and track your meditation sessions. It offers a customizable timer with various sounds and provides statistics to monitor your progress. Earn badges and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive mindfulness practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Variety of bells and background sounds, Achievements and badges, Meditation history and statistics, Save and load custom presets, Apple Health integration, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meditation Timer Unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| Meditation Timer Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Meditation Timer Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalistic and simple design
- 🎯 Highly customizable meditation sessions
- 📊 Excellent progress tracking and logging
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 🔔 Customizable bell sounds and intervals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Background music has jarring gaps and loops
- 🔋 Timer stops when phone screen is locked
- 🐛 Inconsistent background app functionality
- 📱 Crashes on some iPhone models (iPhone 8, iPhone X)
- 🐛 Missing meditation history entries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some devices
- Timer doesn't work with screen locked
- Background app mode not functioning consistently
- Meditation history not recording all sessions
- Premium features inaccessible after purchase

**Requested features**

- App widget for quick access
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Dark mode option
- Journal/notes function for sessions
- Ability to reorder presets


### 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 Meditation Timer + Log free?

Meditation Timer + Log 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, Meditation Timer + Log or Less?

Meditation Timer + Log is rated higher. Meditation Timer + Log averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Less averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Meditation Timer + Log or Less have ads?

Neither Meditation Timer + Log nor Less shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer + Log or Less?

Meditation Timer + Log ships an update monthly, and Less every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meditation Timer + Log was updated on October 16, 2026 and Less on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*