# Rank Things vs Left

The clearest difference is update cadence: Left at every 3 days against Rank Things's every 3 weeks. Left also leads on ratings volume (387 vs 11). Rank Things's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rank Things sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Left sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rank Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Left has 387 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Left every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rank Things | Left |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rank-things-decision-maker/id1562612139/reviews)** | [4.6 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-widgets-for-time-left/id6740155884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **387** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Techniques LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317554489) | [Cntxt Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778834894) |

## What reviewers say

### Rank Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rank-things-decision-maker/id1562612139)

This app helps you make decisions and discover your true preferences by comparing items head-to-head. It uses sorting algorithms to provide a definitive ranking of your choices, from movies to vacation spots. Share your results easily or track changes over time.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head comparisons, Science-backed rankings, Efficient comparison algorithms, Ready-made lists from Gallery, Ranking history tracking, Exportable results (text/image), Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock (Annual) | $2.99 | per year |


### Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-widgets-for-time-left/id6740155884)

Visualize your time with customizable widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy. Track life progress, countdowns to important events, and monitor habits with streak tracking. Offers a clean and visually appealing way to stay aware of your time.

**Highlights:** Time progress widgets (year, week, day), Life progress tracking, Event countdowns, Habit and streak tracking, Customizable widget styles and colors, Apple Calendar sync

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Left Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thanks! | $3.99 | per year |
| LEGEND | $8.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Left+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legend | $4.99 | one-time |
| Left+ Thanks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalist design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 Privacy-respecting
- 💡 Unique and insightful concept
- 👍 Clean and bloat-free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 💡 Lack of customization options
- 💡 Predetermined lifespan not accurate for all users

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working
- Blank screen on widget after update
- Percentage left showing -inf%

**Requested features**

- Custom lifespan input
- Ability to set custom milestones
- Widget color customization
- Life widget
- Ability to track minutes left in the day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rank Things free?

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

### Is Left free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rank Things or Left?

Rank Things is rated higher. Rank Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Left averages 4.6 from 387 ratings.

### Do Rank Things or Left have ads?

Neither Rank Things nor Left shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rank Things or Left?

Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Left every 3 days. Most recently, Rank Things was updated on August 29, 2026 and Left on September 22, 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.*