Less vs In Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Less
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Quitting smoking isn't just a decision; it's a journey. Less is designed to help you progress at your own pace, without judgment. Why Less? Effortless Tracking: Log every cigarette with a single tap using lock screen Live Activities and Widget support. Deep Insights: Visualize your smoking patterns, triggers, and progress over time. Personalized Goals: No rigid rules. Set your own limits, reduce gradually, and break free. Financial Costs: See exactly how much money you spend with every cigarette. Small steps lead to big changes. Take your first step toward a healthier future today with Less. Terms of Use: Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply to this app and can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
In Control
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In Control is a tracking and support app designed for people who want to reduce or quit smoking. You can track your daily cigarette consumption, analyze your habits, and monitor your progress over time. Key features: ⢠Daily cigarette tracking ⢠Daily limit setting and remaining allowance tracking ⢠Time since your last cigarette ⢠Craving intensity and trigger analysis ⢠Daily reflections and evaluations ⢠Journey notes ⢠Apple Watch support ⢠Multi-language support In Control is designed to help you take small but sustainable steps toward reducing or quitting smoking. Your privacy matters. The app does not require an account, and your data is stored on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: In Control at 3 against Less's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Less sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and In Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Less ships an update every 5 weeks, In Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Less | In Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Muhammed Abdullah Gursu | Hasan Uyan |
In-app purchases
Less
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
In Control
- Kontrol Bende Premium$1.99







