# Yeti vs Quiet Practice

The clearest difference is rating: Quiet Practice at 5.0 against Yeti's 3.0. Quiet Practice also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Yeti's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yeti sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Quiet Practice sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quiet Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Yeti ships an update every 5 days, Quiet Practice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yeti | Quiet Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeti-screen-time-pet/id6759967841/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-practice-secure-journal/id6760091118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Myrtle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826395478) | [Luke Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827542072) |

## What reviewers say

### Yeti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeti-screen-time-pet/id6759967841)

This app uses a virtual pet to help you manage your phone habits. It tracks your screen time for chosen apps and reflects your usage through the pet's emotional state, encouraging healthier digital habits through awareness rather than strict blocking.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet companion, Real-time screen time tracking, Emotional feedback based on usage, Customizable app targets, Gentle usage nudges, Awareness-based habit change

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yeti Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yeti Pro Monthly 7-day Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Yeti Pro Yearly (Sale) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yeti Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yeti Pro Yearly 7-day Trial | $59.99 | per year |


### Quiet Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-practice-secure-journal/id6760091118)

A private, offline journal and mindful focus space designed for iPhone. Capture thoughts through writing or voice, track your mood, and engage in simple daily practices without data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** Private daily journaling, Voice journaling, Daily reflection prompts, Future letters, Mood tracking, Ambient focus sounds, 100% local-first storage

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yeti free?

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

### Is Quiet Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yeti or Quiet Practice?

Quiet Practice is rated higher. Yeti averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Quiet Practice averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Yeti or Quiet Practice have ads?

Neither Yeti nor Quiet Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yeti or Quiet Practice?

Yeti ships an update every 5 days, and Quiet Practice every 3 months. Most recently, Yeti was updated on November 1, 2026 and Quiet Practice on October 31, 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.*