Comparison

RESPIRE vs BuzzBear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RESPIRE

This app transforms your device into a full-screen flip clock and focus timer. It offers features for deep work, reading tracking, and ambient sounds to create a calm workspace. Review your time across different activities and customize clock styles for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen flip clock display
  • Focus sessions with work/break rhythm
  • Countdown timers
  • Deepwork blocks
  • Reading time tracking
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Home Screen widgets
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Make time visible, calm, and easier to act on. RESPIRE:FlipClock is a quiet workspace for desk time, focus sessions, countdown timing, deep work, reading records, ambient sound, and simple time review. It is made for people who want a clean flip clock, a study timer, and a calmer way to stay with work that matters. Use RESPIRE to: - turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-screen flip clock for a desk, nightstand, or study setup - add Small, Medium, and Large Home Screen widgets so time stays visible without opening the app - start Focus sessions with a clear work and break rhythm - run Countdown timers for short tasks, practice rounds, breaks, and repeated sessions - use Deepwork blocks for longer stretches of uninterrupted work - track reading time, books, and reading locations - review today, week, and month across focus, countdown, deep work, and reading - play white noise and ambient sounds while you work, study, read, or wind down - choose clock styles and show seconds, date, weekday, and time units Free includes the home flip clock, Focus, Read, basic analytics, one book, and the first five sounds. Premium unlocks Deepwork, more book slots, more ambient sounds, more clock styles, and advanced analytics. No ads. No clutter. Just a calmer way to see time, focus, and read. Automatic subscription information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://privacy.amiao.studio/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://privacy.amiao.studio

About

BuzzBear

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All-in-one minimalist app that helps you stay focused, informed, and inspired — one notification at a time. 3 tabs — 3 powers: Reminders Quickly set any reminder and receive push notifications right on time. No clutter — just what matters. To-do with feeling Write down your tasks, attach photos, and add scheduled alerts. BuzzBear is your cozy anti-chaos space where to-dos feel like progress, not pressure. Fact of the Day Every day, BuzzBear delivers something fresh and interesting! Choose from categories like science, motivation, mindfulness, anti-shopping tips, and wisdom of the day. Set your preferred time — and get a short, useful notification that may brighten your entire day. Why BuzzBear? • Minimal, nature-inspired design • Smart push notifications across features • Full customization of categories and timing • Thoughtful instead of overwhelming • Lightweight yet meaningful — your quiet assistant Features: • Create to-do items with optional images and reminders • Interactive task list with time control • Daily fact engine with rich theme selection: life hacks, wellness, philosophy, anti-consumerism, and more • Elegant tap interface — no distractions Perfect for: • Busy creatives and mindful planners • People who want focus, clarity, and a positive nudge • Anyone tired of loud productivity apps Download BuzzBear now and make your days simpler, brighter, and more intentional. BuzzBear — gentle nudges, real impact.

Screenshots

RESPIRE4 screens
BuzzBear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuzzBear at none against RESPIRE's 4. RESPIRE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RESPIRE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BuzzBear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RESPIRE ships an update every 5 days, BuzzBear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RESPIRE versus BuzzBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRESPIREBuzzBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppactively IncLLC RADAR PRO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RESPIRE

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly-half-price-offer$4.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

BuzzBear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RESPIRE free?
RESPIRE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuzzBear free?
BuzzBear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RESPIRE or BuzzBear have ads?
BuzzBear shows ads; RESPIRE does not.
Which is updated more often, RESPIRE or BuzzBear?
RESPIRE ships an update every 5 days, and BuzzBear every 2 weeks. Most recently, RESPIRE was updated on September 4, 2026 and BuzzBear on September 6, 2026.

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