# Less vs Stillness

The clearest difference is price: Less at Free against Stillness's $0.99. Less also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Stillness's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, Stillness monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Stillness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Tyler Ferrington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803061537) |

## 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 |


### Stillness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillness-meditation-timer/id6758313251)

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for meditation practice. Customize session length and interval bell frequency to maintain focus and presence. Control playback easily from your lock screen without unlocking your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable session length, Optional interval bells, Start and end bells, Lock screen controls, Distraction-free interface

**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 Stillness free?

Stillness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Less or Stillness have ads?

Neither Less nor Stillness shows ads.

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

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stillness monthly. Most recently, Less was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stillness on October 31, 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.*
