# Sentur vs Karu

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sentur at 119 against Karu's 1. Sentur also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). Karu's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentur sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $54.99 per year and Karu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Karu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentur has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentur | Karu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentur/id1506603757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karu-minimalist-focus-timer/id6781065836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Integrated Mental Health Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506603756) | [Talk or Not, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/925631317) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentur/id1506603757)

This app offers guided exercises and resources inspired by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to support self-transformation and healing. It provides tools for managing anxiety, nurturing self-compassion, and enhancing therapeutic journeys. Connect with a community and access expert-led events for deeper insight and progress.

**Highlights:** Guided IFS-inspired exercises, Meditations for Parts work, Post-unburdening guidance, Anxiety and stress management, Self-compassion nurturing, Parts mapping, Self-energy assessment

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Sentur Subscription | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Deep support for IFS
- 💡 Intuitive interface
- 📚 Rich resources and tutorials
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful meditations
- 🗺️ Useful parts mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Price too high
- 🐛 Glitchy buttons/features
- 🐛 Overlapping text in parts map
- 🐛 Keyboard issues (disappearing)
- 🐛 App not loading past initial screens

**Reported bugs**

- Trial not starting
- Overlapping text with parts map
- Unable to export parts map and history
- Buttons lead back to parts map instead of intended function
- Keyboard does not appear or disappears when typing

**Requested features**

- Allow designation of Manager vs. Firefighter types
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Lower price for wider adoption


### Karu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karu-minimalist-focus-timer/id6781065836)

This app uses a minimalist timer to help you focus. As you complete focus sessions, virtual grass grows, and you can then 'cut' it. Unlock additional features to grow trees and flowers.

**Highlights:** Minimalist focus timer, Virtual grass growth, Grass cutting mechanic, Mow mode for free cutting, Unlockable garden elements (trees, flowers)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentur free?

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

### Is Karu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sentur or Karu?

Karu is rated higher. Sentur averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Karu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sentur or Karu have ads?

Neither Sentur nor Karu 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.*