# PlanetTimer vs Live Happier

The clearest difference is price: Live Happier at Free against PlanetTimer's $1.99. Live Happier also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). PlanetTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Live Happier is free to download; PlanetTimer costs $1.99 up front. Live Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. PlanetTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlanetTimer against 4.9 for Live Happier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Happier has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PlanetTimer ships an update every 2 months, Live Happier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanetTimer | Live Happier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076/reviews)** | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-happier/id6739846480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [仲辉 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687783590) | [Mitchell Carrara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722763688) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanetTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076)

Customize your timers with cartoon-style planetary themes and fun flying machines. Experience a unique timing process with rotating planets and interactive 3D effects. Track time intervals with simple clicks.

**Highlights:** Cartoon planetary themes, Customizable flying machines, Rotating planet animations, Time tracking by clicks, 3D hand tracking effects, Multiple planetary patterns

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-happier/id6739846480)

This app encourages mindfulness and gratitude through daily journaling, mood tracking, and community support. It helps users find joy in everyday life and transform their outlook for increased happiness. Connect with others and celebrate your wins in a private, secure digital space.

**Highlights:** Daily journal with text, photos, and mood tracking, Calendar view of your journey, Statistics and insights, Community board for sharing and support, Private and secure journaling

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B23 Premium Monthly (Welcome Offer) | $17.99 | per month |
| B23 Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanetTimer free?

PlanetTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Happier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanetTimer or Live Happier?

PlanetTimer is rated higher. PlanetTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Live Happier averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do PlanetTimer or Live Happier have ads?

Live Happier shows ads; PlanetTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlanetTimer or Live Happier?

PlanetTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Live Happier every 2 days. Most recently, PlanetTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Live Happier on October 2, 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.*