Comparison

Aether Veil vs Calm Timer

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

Head to head
About

Aether Veil

Explore lunar cycles, your personal birth chart, and compatibility with others. Gain insights into planetary influences and life path through AI-powered interpretations and location-based astrology.

Highlights
  • Lunar calendar and Moon phase tracking
  • Personal birth chart analysis
  • Inter-chart compatibility scores
  • AI-powered Oracle readings
  • Location-based astrological insights
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Aether Veil brings the lunar calendar, your birth chart and a personal astrology companion into one calm, thoughtfully designed app. YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE Explore the Moon phase, lunar day, Moon sign, planetary hours and void-of-course periods for your chosen date and location. Read lunar-day interpretations, follow upcoming new and full moons, and set reminders for the events you want to follow. YOUR PERSONAL CHART Create birth profiles and explore planetary positions, houses and aspects. Discover your Destiny Matrix and biorhythms, review current transits, and see personal interpretations based on your chart. COMPATIBILITY OF TWO CHARTS Compare partners, friends or family. Explore an overall score, relationship themes and aspects between the two charts. On iOS, unlock unlimited chart comparisons with a one-time purchase or access them with Pro. Optional AI interpretations use Oracle coins or Pro. PLACES TO LIVE Explore how your birth chart relates to different cities and goals, including love, career, money and home. Preview the first city for free. On iOS, a one-time purchase or Pro opens the full city lists and checks for any city. An accurate birth time is needed for this feature. ORACLE AND REPORTS Ask the AI-powered Oracle questions in the context of your chart and current sky. Free users receive a monthly coin allowance for AI readings. Pro includes unlimited Oracle readings and PDF reports, as well as Compatibility and Places to live. A SMALL WIDGET FOR YOUR DAY Keep planetary-hour and lunar information close at hand with the iOS home-screen and Lock Screen widgets. BUILT AROUND YOUR CHOICES No account is required. Core astronomical calculations and locally saved profiles work offline; AI readings, maps, place lookup and purchases require an internet connection. Available in English, Russian and Vietnamese. No advertising. PURCHASE OPTIONS The app offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing Pro subscriptions. On iOS, Compatibility and Places to live are also available as separate, non-consumable purchases that unlock the selected feature permanently. Prices and purchase conditions appear before payment. Restore eligible purchases with the same App Store account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Astrological and AI-generated interpretations are for entertainment and personal reflection, not professional advice. Privacy Policy: https://aether-api-delta.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calm Timer

Find inner peace with ambient nature sounds and customizable timers. Boost productivity, aid sleep, or use as a meditation timer. Features guided breathing and seamless audio loops for a serene experience.

Highlights
  • High-quality nature sounds (rain, forest, ocean)
  • Customizable meditation timers
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Seamless audio loops
  • Background playback
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Experience Peace in Every Second Find your inner stillness with Calm Timer - Nature Sounds. Whether you are struggling with a busy mind at night, looking for ambient sounds to boost productivity, or need a quick meditation timer during a hectic day, our app is designed to bring the serenity of the outdoors directly to you. Pure Nature, Your Way Choose from a curated library of high-quality relaxing sounds and nature sounds including: * Rain sounds: From light drizzles to rhythmic thunderstorms. * Forest & Wind: The gentle rustle of leaves and woodland atmosphere. * Ocean Waves: The calming ebb and flow of the tide. * Fire & Stream: The crackle of a cozy hearth or a bubbling mountain brook. Customizable Timers Tailor your session to fit your schedule. Select from quick presets or set your own meditation timer: * 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes for a quick reset. * Custom durations for deep work or overnight sleep. Breathe & Reset Need extra help finding your center? Toggle our guided breathing feature. Sync your breath with the visual and audio cues to lower your heart rate and reduce stress instantly. It’s the perfect companion for meditation music or simple silence. Why Calm Timer? * Seamless Loops: No gaps, just continuous relaxing audio. * Background Play: Keep the nature sounds running while you use other apps. * Minimalist Design: No clutter—just you and the sounds of the world.

Screenshots

Aether Veil4 screens
Calm Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aether Veil at none against Calm Timer's shown. Aether Veil also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Calm Timer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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. Aether Veil sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Calm Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aether Veil against 5.0 for Calm Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aether Veil ships an update every 2 months, Calm Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aether Veil versus Calm Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAether VeilCalm Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnatolii ShesheninPlayful Souls

Customer experience

Aether Veil

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Calm Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aether Veil

Subscriptions2
  • Oracle Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Oracle Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Compatibility of Two Charts$1.99
  • Places to Live$1.99
1 purchases

Calm Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Aether Veil free?
Aether Veil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calm Timer free?
Calm Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aether Veil or Calm Timer?
Aether Veil and Calm Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Aether Veil or Calm Timer have ads?
Calm Timer shows ads; Aether Veil does not.
Which is updated more often, Aether Veil or Calm Timer?
Aether Veil ships an update every 2 months, and Calm Timer monthly. Most recently, Aether Veil was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calm Timer on October 31, 2026.

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