Comparison

One vs Aurelius

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

Head to head
About

One

This app offers a unique live global community for meditation, allowing users to practice together in real-time. It provides tools for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and deepening meditation practice, alongside a personal library and specialized sessions.

Highlights
  • Live group meditation sessions
  • Real-time presence indicators
  • Personal intention setting
  • Upload personal meditation tracks
  • Specialized meditation practices
  • Daily agenda and affirmations
Features
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One: Live Group Meditation & Community Never Meditate Alone Again. Experience the Power of Live Connection. One is not just another meditation timer. It is a live global community where people from all over the world breathe together in real-time. While most apps treat meditation as a solo activity, One understands that we are stronger when we practice together. Whether you are looking to reduce stress, improve your sleep, or deepen your existing practice, One provides a unique live space to help you stay consistent and connected. ● MEDITATE LIVE WITH THE WORLD Enter the Oneness Space, a real-time sanctuary where you are never alone. Real-Time Presence: See and feel the presence of others practicing with you right now. Stay Motivated: Practicing with a live group makes it easier to stay focused and reach deeper levels of calm. ● SHARE YOUR INTENTION Contribute to the collective energy of the community. Light a Candle: Set a 24-hour intention to support yourself and the global community. ● YOUR PROFESSIONAL MEDITATION TOOLKIT Beyond live sessions, One offers professional-grade tools to support your daily journey: - Personal Library: Upload up to 50 of your own favorite tracks to create your perfect practice. - The Playground: Explore 15+ specialized practices including Chakra Activation, Void Timers, and Heart Rhythm breathing. - Meditation timer to stay on track. - Personal daily agenda to stay organized. - Daily Oracles and Affirmations. ● A BEAUTIFUL, PROTECTED SPACE Your focus is sacred. One provides a premium, ad-free environment designed for those ready to take their mental well-being to the next level. Download One and join the live global movement today. One is a spiritual and meditation app providing general wellness and self-care practices. It does not provide medical diagnoses, clinical treatment plans, or professional medical advice. Subscription Information:  • One Premium (Monthly or Annual) • Length: 1 Month or 1 Year  • Price: $9.99/month or $69.99/year  • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://about.onemeditationapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aurelius

This app helps you practice Stoicism daily through structured journaling, mental exercises, and reflection on the finiteness of time. It offers a minimalist interface designed for focus and privacy, with seamless iCloud synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Structured philosophical journaling
  • Daily Stoic mental exercises
  • Memento Mori reflection
  • Minimalist, monochrome design
  • Secure iCloud synchronization
  • Complete user privacy
Features
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"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius, X.16 Aurelius is not a mood tracker or a collection of inspiring quotes. It's an uncompromising tool for daily Askesis. We bring philosophy back into practice so your efforts find their true purpose.

Screenshots

One4 screens
Aurelius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurelius at none against One's 2. Aurelius also leads on ads (none vs shown). One's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Aurelius asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for One against 5.0 for Aurelius. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One ships an update daily, Aurelius every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
One versus Aurelius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneAurelius
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB35 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperNicolas SOIGNONAleksandr Abrosimov

Customer experience

One

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aurelius

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

One

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access$69.991 Year
None

Aurelius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is One free?
One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurelius free?
Aurelius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, One or Aurelius?
One and Aurelius are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do One or Aurelius have ads?
One shows ads; Aurelius does not.
Which is updated more often, One or Aurelius?
One ships an update daily, and Aurelius every 10 days. Most recently, One was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aurelius on October 31, 2026.

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