Comparison

Still vs Kael

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

Head to head
About

Still

Features
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Your brain needs stillness. Still gives it exactly that. We're more connected than ever and somehow, we can't think straight. Every notification, every headline, every app is fighting for your attention. After a while, your brain just stops getting a break. Still was built for that exact feeling. What is Still? Still is a simple timer app for doing nothing. You set a timer. You sit. You put your phone down. That's it. No feed. No content. No guided meditations. No tricks to keep you scrolling. The whole point is for you to step away and just be quiet for a while. Why it works Your brain needs stillness the same way your body needs rest. Not a podcast about mindfulness. Not a breathing exercise. Just quiet. Just you, sitting with yourself, with nothing asking anything of you. Thirty minutes a day. It sounds small because it is. But over time, the restlessness gets quieter. Your focus starts to come back. You feel a little more like yourself again. Still is for you if: - Your focus feels scattered and you can't pull it back together. - You can't sit quietly without reaching for your phone. - You want a break from content, noise, and constant stimulation. - You're looking for something simple that actually works. Simple on purpose. Download Still and start today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A Still subscription is required for full access to the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use — https://www.getstilltoday.com/terms Privacy Policy — https://www.getstilltoday.com/privacy Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at getstilltoday@gmail.com

About

Kael

This app uses AI to help you block distracting apps and websites by requiring a reason for access. It adapts its strictness based on your schedule and location, promoting focused work and study. It also includes features for managing deadlines, scheduling breaks, and collaborating with friends.

Highlights
  • AI-driven app blocking
  • Context-aware strictness modes
  • Deadline tracking
  • Calendar and to-do integration
  • Location-based focus zones
  • Group accountability features
  • Focus pattern analysis
Features
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1. Block addictive apps and websites 2. Describe in >= 30 words why you need access 3. Claude judges your reason against your schedule and upcoming deadlines. Valid reason --> Access "I'm bored" --> Reflect why. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Every blocker fails the same way: you turn it off. Kael doesn't give you that switch. Tap a blocked app and it asks one thing — why? An AI weighs your reason against your actual day — deadlines, schedule, time, where you are — and either grants a short, timed pass or tells you to sit with it a moment. Good reason → a few minutes, then the block comes back on its own. Weak reason → denied, with a quick reflection instead. No willpower. No gaming the timer. Just honest friction, right when you reach for your phone. It adjusts on its own. Strict during class, work, and deadline crunches. Looser once the day's done. You never fiddle with a strictness dial — Kael reads the moment. Built for people with deadlines Sync Apple & Google Calendar — Kael tightens as due dates close in Draw a zone around your library or desk; it activates when you arrive Daily to-dos it remembers and brings up when you start to wander A morning briefing that plans your day Real breaks — scheduled, and earned with a quick note on what they're for Stay honest together Add friends, form groups, and climb streak leaderboards. See your patterns Every unlock is logged — what you asked for, what you said, what you got. Learn when you actually crack, and let Kael guard those hours harder. Kael Pro unlocks breaks, deadline tracking, advanced scheduling, and more. Private by design: blocking runs on Apple's Screen Time, your location never leaves your phone, and your reasons are judged in the moment — never used to profile you. Stop negotiating with yourself. Let Kael do it. Kael Pro does include an auto-renewable subscription. • Kael Pro Monthly — $7.99 per month (1 week free trial) • Kael Pro Yearly — $89.99 per year (2 weeks free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Kael Terms of Service: https://www.kael.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.kael.live/privacy

Screenshots

Still3 screens
Kael4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Still at 15.1 against Kael's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Still sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Kael sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Still versus Kael: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStillKael
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiall WadeRAJ JIGNESHKUMAR PATEL

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Still

Subscriptions5
  • Still Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Still Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Still Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Still Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Still Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Kael

Subscriptions2
  • Kael Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Kael Pro — Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Still free?
Still is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kael free?
Kael is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Still or Kael have ads?
Neither Still nor Kael shows ads.

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