# Astari vs Critter Timer

The clearest difference is price: Astari at Free against Critter Timer's $1.99. Astari also leads on ratings volume (427 vs 1). Critter Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Astari is free to download; Critter Timer costs $1.99 up front. Astari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Critter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Critter Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astari has 427 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astari | Critter Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 118 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grifalop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825861453) | [Todd Seabrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578071) |

## What reviewers say

### Astari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893)

Record your voice and let AI transform it into organized, searchable text notes and summaries. This app helps you stay focused by handling transcription and summarization in real-time, saving you time and boosting productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, Real-time AI transcription, AI-powered summaries, Distraction-free interface, Voice journaling, Content creation dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $21.99 | per month |
| Annual Special Deal | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly 80% off | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | 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 Astari free?

Astari 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, Astari or Critter Timer?

Critter Timer is rated higher. Astari averages 4.5 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Critter Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Astari or Critter Timer have ads?

Neither Astari 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.*