# Be Present vs Critter Timer

The clearest difference is price: Be Present at Free against Critter Timer's $1.99. Be Present also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 1). Critter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads there is nothing between them.

Be Present is free to download; Critter Timer costs $1.99 up front. Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Critter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Critter Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Present has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be Present | Critter Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-present-daily-routine/id6474690644/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 104 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleBeat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869435380) | [Todd Seabrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578071) |

## What reviewers say

### Be Present

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-present-daily-routine/id6474690644)

This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Positive mindset building, Pomodoro timer, Science-backed methods, Relaxing soundscapes, Time blocking, Prevent burnout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Limited time discounted offer | $12.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Discounted yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer | $12.99 | one-time |


### Critter Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198)

This app provides a cozy focus timer experience on your Apple Watch with charming, hand-illustrated woodland companions. Engage in focused work sessions while your critter friend studies alongside you, then enjoy gentle break animations that shift the scene to twilight.

**Highlights:** Standalone watchOS app, Animated woodland companions, Customizable focus and break lengths, Time-sensitive notifications, Daily session tracking and streaks, Auto-start option for seamless transitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Be Present free?

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

### Is Critter Timer free?

Critter Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Be Present or Critter Timer?

Critter Timer is rated higher. Be Present averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Critter Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Be Present or Critter Timer have ads?

Neither Be Present nor Critter Timer 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.*