# Left vs Pathaka

The clearest difference is rating: Pathaka at 5.0 against Left's 4.6. Pathaka also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Left's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (507 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Left sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pathaka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathaka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Left has 507 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Left's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pathaka's.

Left ships an update every 3 days, Pathaka every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Left | Pathaka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-widgets-for-time-left/id6740155884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathaka-ai-podcast-creator/id6740544344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **507** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 246 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cntxt Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778834894) | [Pathaka Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790531053) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Left Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $69.99 | 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


### Pathaka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathaka-ai-podcast-creator/id6740544344)

Transform your ideas into professionally researched audio content. Generate compelling, original podcasts on any topic in seconds, with realistic hosts and customizable lengths. Ideal for students, professionals, and curious minds seeking instant, in-depth information.

**Highlights:** AI-driven original research, Idea to podcast in 90 seconds, Ultra-realistic AI hosts, Customizable podcast length, Instant sharing via web links, On-demand audio content generation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathaka AI Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pathaka AI Pro Yearly | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Left free?

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

### Is Pathaka free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Left or Pathaka?

Pathaka is rated higher. Left averages 4.6 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Pathaka averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Left or Pathaka have ads?

Neither Left nor Pathaka shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Left or Pathaka?

Left ships an update every 3 days, and Pathaka every 3 weeks. Most recently, Left was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pathaka on October 30, 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.*