# Less vs Unguided Meditation Timer

Less and Unguided Meditation Timer both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's. Less also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unguided Meditation Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Less against 4.3 for Unguided Meditation Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 82% of Unguided Meditation Timer's.

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Unguided Meditation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## 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 |


### Unguided Meditation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unguided-meditation-timer/id1543597937)

This app provides a simple timer for unguided meditation sessions. Customize your meditation duration and choose from eight distinct gongs. Track your progress with a built-in meditation calendar.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation time, 8 different gongs, Meditation calendar, Vipassana meditation support, Anapana meditation support, Insight timer functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited audio files | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

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

### Is Unguided Meditation Timer free?

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

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

Unguided Meditation Timer is rated higher. Less averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Unguided Meditation Timer averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

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

Neither Less nor Unguided Meditation Timer shows ads.

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

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unguided Meditation Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Less was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unguided Meditation Timer on October 24, 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.*