Comparison

Max vs GentleEase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Max

Features
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About the App Introducing Max™ – Australia’s Private, Powerful, and Secure Browser Tired of big tech invading your privacy, pushing constant ad's and harvesting your data? Max™ is the Australian solution designed to keep your online world invisible, truly private and secure. Inspired by the echidna—private, resilient, and tough against predators—Max™ ensures your browsing life stays safe and untraceable. With Max™, your online activity remains completely invisible to trackers, making it perfect for protecting your way of life. We guarantee no ads, no monitoring, no data collection, no storage, and no sharing—ever. Plus, enjoy lightning-fast browsing speeds without annoying ads and intrusive trackers slowing you down. Watch in real-time as Max™ blocks ads and trackers, saving you time and data—results that truly add up. Browser features: - Ad-blocker - Track-blocker - Newsfeed - Private search - Australian owned and managed - Import your bookmarks/favourites from another browser - Dark/light modes - Auto-updates - Encrypted data traffic - Save battery power and data

About

GentleEase

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GentleEase helps users track brief, calming exercises designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. The interface features soft lavender and cream colors, slow card transitions, and smooth fade animations to create a peaceful environment. Users can log stress levels before and after each session, record exercise details, and add short notes on sensations or moods. The app emphasizes gentle, mindful engagement rather than intensity. Exercises can be grouped into morning, midday, or evening sessions, filtered by duration or type, and visualized with weekly trend charts. The interface includes subtle wave animations that enhance the calm atmosphere. Users can save favorite routines and track progress over time with clear statistics and diagrams showing stress reduction patterns.

Screenshots

Max4 screens
GentleEase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GentleEase at none against Max's 3. GentleEase also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GentleEase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max ships an update every 4 months, GentleEase every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Max versus GentleEase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxGentleEase
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDatabench Pty LtdNOZHA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL S.A.E

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Max

Subscriptions2
  • Community Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Community Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Top Up 10 Gb$2.99
None

GentleEase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GentleEase free?
GentleEase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max or GentleEase have ads?
Neither Max nor GentleEase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max or GentleEase?
Max ships an update every 4 months, and GentleEase every 3 days. Most recently, Max was updated on October 2, 2026 and GentleEase on September 29, 2026.

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