# StressLess vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Workout Timer at 5.0 against StressLess's 1.0. StressLess's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StressLess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

StressLess ships an update fortnightly, Workout Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StressLess | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stressless-cat-self-care-pet/id6743125198/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-tabata/id6746695447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Ferrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801518132) | [MARCIS PRIEDITIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797521163) |

## What reviewers say

### StressLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stressless-cat-self-care-pet/id6743125198)

This app offers daily mental wellness support to reduce anxiety and stress through mindfulness, guided breathing, and journaling. It features a virtual cat companion that grows with your self-care progress, providing gentle motivation.

**Highlights:** Anxiety and stress reduction tools, Guided breathing exercises, Daily mood and stress tracking, Mindfulness sessions, Virtual cat companion for motivation, Gentle journaling prompts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-tabata/id6746695447)

This fitness companion helps you crush workouts with customizable interval timers for HIIT, EMOM, and Tabata training. Stay focused with audio cues, haptic feedback, and motivational reminders. Train smarter at home or in the gym without distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, EMOM timer, Tabata timer with presets, Everyday stopwatch, Workout reminders, Audio cues, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StressLess free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StressLess or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. StressLess averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StressLess or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither StressLess nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StressLess or Workout Timer?

StressLess ships an update fortnightly, and Workout Timer every 4 months. Most recently, StressLess was updated on October 30, 2026 and Workout Timer on November 5, 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.*