Sit vs Kivo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sit
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Sit is the meditation timer that can see how still you truly are. No guided voices. No streaks to chase. No cloud accounts. Just you, the timer, and a deeper understanding of your own practice. β PRESENCE DETECTION β Sit's accelerometer reads real stillness during every session β completely on-device, zero permissions required, zero data transmitted. After each session, your Presence Score shows exactly how still you remained. Over time, Stats reveals your average presence and longest streaks. β CAMERA QUALITY TRACKING β Enable optional front-camera tracking for the fullest picture. Sit uses Apple's Vision framework entirely on-device to detect whether your eyes are closed, your head is upright, and your face is still. No images or video are ever saved or transmitted β only a single quality number, stored locally on your iPhone. Zero cloud. Zero biometrics. Pure presence. β AI MEDITATION INSIGHTS β History surfaces personal insights about your practice. Powered by Apple Intelligence on iOS 26+, or a thoughtful rules-based insight on older devices β always on-device, always private. Learn which time of day deepens your practice, how your quality is trending, and what your consistency streak says about your discipline. β THE TIMER β β’ 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute presets β or custom up to 2 hours β’ Gentle bell that rises naturally at the end β’ Audio continues in the background when screen locks β AMBIENT SOUNDS β β’ Rain, singing bowls, forest, ocean, white noise β’ Plays under any app β layer with your own music β BREATHING GUIDE β β’ 4-7-8 pattern with smooth circular animation β’ Settles the mind before the silence begins β HISTORY & STATS β β’ Full session log with quality score and completion rate β’ Daily streaks β consistency is the practice β’ Logs Mindful Minutes to Apple Health automatically β BUILT ON PRIVACY β β’ No account, no sign-up, no email β ever β’ Camera: frames processed in memory, discarded immediately, never saved β’ Motion: processed locally, never leaves device β’ AI insights: run on-device β no server, no API call β’ Optional anonymised session stats (count, quality, streak only) to help improve future insights β your explicit consent, revocable anytime from Settings Sit. Still your mind. Watch it grow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Kivo
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Small steps. Real change. Build a healthier relationship with alcohol with daily support, sober time tracking, check-ins, and tools designed to help you stay on track β all in one supportive space. Subscription required to access the app. All features require an active subscription. Meet Kivo, your sober companion A friendly AI companion that supports you throughout your alcohol-free journey, whether you need encouragement, help with cravings, or simply someone to talk to. What youβll get with your subscription: β’ Sober time and milestone tracking β’ Daily check-ins β’ AI support with Kivo β’ Support during cravings and difficult moments β’ Progress and sobriety insights β’ Educational content about alcohol and recovery β’ Tools for building healthier routines β’ Access to the sober community Subscription Details Kivo Pro weekly β’ Length: 1 week β’ Price: $9.99 per week Kivo Pro 3 months β’ Length: 3 months β’ Price: $24.99 per 3 months Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Kivo is designed to support your alcohol-free journey and does not replace professional medical or mental health care. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kuV_PU63Ehz9qszYhTwhQXsqhtlXYfUV2DbZ-r_6gHU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: By subscribing, you agree to Appleβs Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). View the full agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Sit and Kivo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kivo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sit | Kivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | infinite VARIABLE PVT. LTD. | Pedro Perez |
In-app purchases
Sit
- Sit Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Sit Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
- Sit Pro Lifetime$19.99
Kivo
- Kivo Premium$5.997 Days
- Kivo Premium$19.993 Months









