# Less vs mindfulness bell

The clearest difference is rating: mindfulness bell at 4.7 against Less's 4.2. mindfulness bell also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 12). Less's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and mindfulness bell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mindfulness bell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Less's written reviews are positive against 82% of mindfulness bell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | mindfulness bell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell-quiet/id6480446368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Davuth Sina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739050630) |

## 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 |


### mindfulness bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell-quiet/id6480446368)

A minimalist meditation timer designed for focused practice. Set your session duration with gentle bells to mark the start and end, with optional ambient sounds and interval cues. Track your progress privately without distractions or data collection.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer with start/end bells, Optional ambient sounds, Interval bells, Session history, Apple Health integration, Stats tracking, Private and ad-free

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

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

### Is mindfulness bell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Less or mindfulness bell?

mindfulness bell is rated higher. Less averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while mindfulness bell averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.

### Do Less or mindfulness bell have ads?

Neither Less nor mindfulness bell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Less or mindfulness bell?

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and mindfulness bell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Less was updated on November 3, 2026 and mindfulness bell on October 30, 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.*