# WillStone vs Miko

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miko at none against WillStone's 7. Miko also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 75%). WillStone's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WillStone sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Miko asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WillStone against 4.6 for Miko. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillStone has 210 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of WillStone's written reviews are positive against 97% of Miko's.

WillStone ships an update every 5 days, Miko every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WillStone | Miko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miko/id6792616933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 194 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087) | [灵跃游川(上海)科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792616935) |

## What reviewers say

### WillStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning, exercise, or habit-building apps. Gradually decrease reliance on your phone while cultivating healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Time exchange system, Earn screen time via focused activities, Gradual phone usage reduction, Focus Mode for concentration, Rewards for healthy habits, Tracks exercise and meditation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $9.99 | per year |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Miko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miko/id6792616933)

This app uses a virtual cat companion to guide you through short, manageable exercise routines. It adapts plans based on your current condition and goals, encouraging small, consistent progress with visual tracking and achievement stickers.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat exercise companion, Short, fragmented exercise routines, Personalized workout plans, Progress tracking and visualization, Achievement stickers for milestones, Adaptive exercise based on user state

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WillStone free?

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

### Is Miko free?

Miko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WillStone or Miko?

Miko is rated higher. WillStone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Miko averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do WillStone or Miko have ads?

Neither WillStone nor Miko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WillStone or Miko?

WillStone ships an update every 5 days, and Miko every 9 days. Most recently, WillStone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Miko on October 20, 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.*