# Muse Now vs Tether

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Muse Now at none against Tether's 7. Muse Now also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Tether's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tether sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Muse Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muse Now | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-now/id1323143774/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-focus-and-accountability/id6754545887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muse](https://appshunter.io/developer/294485392) | [Undrift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848781331) |

## What reviewers say

### Muse Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-now/id1323143774)

This app helps you focus on your upcoming schedule by combining your calendar and reminders into a countdown timer. It provides a clear view of what's next and what will happen between now and then, accessible on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Calendar and reminder integration, Countdown timer for upcoming events, Focus on what's next, Apple Watch companion app, Siri Shortcuts integration, iPad Slide Over functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-focus-and-accountability/id6754545887)

This app helps you break free from excessive screen time by introducing friction to app usage. It allows you to block apps, websites, and categories with customizable difficulty levels for ending sessions, promoting stronger phone habits.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Customizable session difficulty, Focus modes (indefinite, countdown, Pomodoro), Scheduled sessions, Reusable blocklists, Strict Mode to prevent loopholes, Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tether Pro Monthly Member | $5.49 | per month |
| Tether Pro Free Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Tether Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tether Pro Yearly Member | $24.49 | per year |
| Tether Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Tether Pro Lifetime Member | $79.99 | one-time |
| Tether Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muse Now free?

Muse Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muse Now or Tether?

Tether is rated higher. Muse Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tether averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Muse Now or Tether have ads?

Neither Muse Now nor Tether shows ads.

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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.*