# Less vs Timefully

The clearest difference is rating: Timefully at 4.8 against Less's 4.2. Timefully also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 12) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Less's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, Timefully every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app offers a distraction-free meditation timer with deep tracking and motivational features like virtual tree growth. It allows for extensive customization of sessions, sounds, and progress monitoring, all while keeping your data private.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer presets, Deep session tracking and statistics, Virtual tree growth for motivation, Extensive bell and ambient sound library, Apple Watch integration for standalone use, Privacy-focused with iCloud sync, Integration with Apple Health and Siri

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Timefully Annual, 14-day Trial | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Streamlined interface
- 💡 Helpful tracking features
- 🌳 Enjoyable tree growth metaphor
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional timer issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited emotion/mood tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always completing sessions
- Apple Watch integration problems
- Incorrect activity log data

**Requested features**

- More bell/chime sound options
- Ability to adjust timer from Apple Watch
- Option to disable tree growth feature
- Expanded emotion/mood tracking
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

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

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Less or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Less averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Less or Timefully have ads?

Neither Less nor Timefully shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Less or Timefully?

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timefully every 8 days. Most recently, Less was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timefully on November 6, 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.*