Comparison

BOTTO vs Cedar & Salt

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

Head to head
About

BOTTO

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【BOTTO - Deep Flow Timer】 Put your iPhone face down and focus. BOTTO automatically starts a count-up session when your device is placed face down, and ends when phone use resumes. 【Features】 - Face-down detection with automatic start - Count-up flow timer (time away from phone) - Grace-window logic to reduce accidental stops - Saves sessions to Apple Health (Mindful Minutes) - Live Activity support for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island 【Privacy-First】 - No account required - No ad SDKs or tracking SDKs - No analytics export of your focus sessions - Focus data stays on your device and Apple Health 【How It Works】 1. Open BOTTO 2. Place your iPhone face down on a desk 3. Stay focused 4. Pick up and use your phone to finish and record 【Requirements】 - iOS 17.0 or later - iPhone with motion sensors - Apple Health permission (Mindful Minutes) Track your real deep-work time, quietly and simply.

About

Cedar & Salt

Features
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Features: - Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options - View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. - Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

BOTTO4 screens
Cedar & Salt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cedar & Salt at none against BOTTO's 1. BOTTO's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. BOTTO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cedar & Salt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOTTO ships an update every 4 days, Cedar & Salt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BOTTO versus Cedar & Salt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOTTOCedar & Salt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer合同会社AllNewLoyly Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BOTTO

One-time1
  • BOTTO Full Access$1.99
None

Cedar & Salt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOTTO free?
BOTTO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cedar & Salt free?
Cedar & Salt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BOTTO or Cedar & Salt have ads?
Neither BOTTO nor Cedar & Salt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOTTO or Cedar & Salt?
BOTTO ships an update every 4 days, and Cedar & Salt every 2 weeks. Most recently, BOTTO was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cedar & Salt on September 23, 2026.

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