# Less vs Meditation Timer Plus

Less and Meditation Timer Plus both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 22% of Meditation Timer Plus's. Less also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Meditation Timer Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Less is free to download; Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99 up front. Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Meditation Timer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Less against 4.5 for Meditation Timer Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Less has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 22% of Meditation Timer Plus's.

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, Meditation Timer Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Meditation Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus/id1473924630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Bo Kalvslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/572272193) |

## 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 |


### Meditation Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-plus/id1473924630)

This app provides a simple timer for guided meditation sessions. It uses the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls to divide your meditation into sections and concludes with bell sounds. Enjoy peaceful mindfulness during your daily activities or relaxation time.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation lengths, Tibetan singing bowl sounds, Bell sounds for session end, Mindfulness and relaxation aid, Apple Watch compatibility, Works with Bluetooth earphones

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

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

### Is Meditation Timer Plus free?

Meditation Timer Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Less or Meditation Timer Plus?

Less and Meditation Timer Plus are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Less or Meditation Timer Plus have ads?

Neither Less nor Meditation Timer Plus shows ads.

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

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meditation Timer Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Less was updated on October 2, 2026 and Meditation Timer Plus on October 17, 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.*