Comparison

Couch vs Presently

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

Head to head
About

Couch

This app provides a simple interval timer for home or gym workouts, ideal for beginners or those with limited time. It guides users through work and rest periods with clear visuals and sounds to encourage movement and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Presets for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Adjustable duration and rounds
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Session tracking for weekly movement
Features
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Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer is a simple interval workout timer for beginners, busy people, and anyone who wants to move more at home, on the road, or at the gym. Use it for walking intervals, light cardio, strength circuits, stretching, or warmups between long screen sessions. Sessions are short, so you can fit them between meetings, shows, or study breaks and still make progress. Set quick sessions, press Start, and follow clear Rest and Work intervals that gently nudge you off the couch and into action. No complex programming, no confusing stats, just an easy way to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Why Couch-O-Meter works • Designed for beginners and returning exercisers • Short intervals that feel doable, not intimidating • Clear countdowns, sounds, and visuals that guide every second • Works for home workouts, outdoor walks, or gym sessions • Helps you build a consistent movement habit over time Features • Custom interval timers for work and rest • Presets for common workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM • Adjustable duration, rounds, and rest so you control the intensity • Big, easy-to-read timer for quick glances during exercise • Audio cues and gentle haptics so you do not have to stare at the screen • Tracks sessions so you can see how often you move each week Whether you are starting from zero, getting back into shape, or just want a friendly reminder to move more during the day, Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into real fitness progress.

About

Presently

Features
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Your mind doesn’t always need another answer. Sometimes it needs somewhere to put everything down. Presently is a mood journal and daily reset for overthinking, scattered attention, and days that feel out of rhythm. CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF Log your mood and energy in seconds. Notice whether your attention is in the present, pulled toward the past, or worrying about the future. LET THOUGHTS GO When your mind keeps looping, write the thought down and release it into your Thought Galaxy. Come back later only if you choose. RESET WITH YOUR BREATH Use simple guided breathing when you need a pause, a reset, or a quieter moment. BUILD A RHYTHM YOU CAN RETURN TO Start the day with a Morning Ritual. Close it with a Night Reflection. Keep gentle habits and routines without turning self-care into another task list. SEE WHAT ACTUALLY AFFECTS YOU As your records build, Presently helps you notice patterns across mood, focus, habits, energy, and daily rhythm. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Guest records stay on your device. If you create or sign in to an account, eligible records can sync to the cloud. You can export your data or delete your account and associated cloud records. Presently Premium unlocks longer history, deeper insights, cloud sync, and full access to premium reflection features. Presently is designed for self-reflection and general wellbeing. It is not medical care, therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support. Privacy Policy: https://getpresently.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://getpresently.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Couch4 screens
Presently4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Couch at none against Presently's 3. Couch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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. Presently sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Couch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Couch ships an update every 3 days, Presently fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Couch versus Presently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouchPresently
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNils Bunde琛 蔡

In-app purchases

None

Couch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Presently

Subscriptions2
  • Present Mind Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Present Mind Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Present Mind Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Couch free?
Couch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Presently free?
Presently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Couch or Presently have ads?
Neither Couch nor Presently shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Couch or Presently?
Couch ships an update every 3 days, and Presently fortnightly. Most recently, Couch was updated on October 30, 2026 and Presently on November 9, 2026.

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