# Critter Timer vs Budli

The clearest difference is price: Budli at Free against Critter Timer's $1.99. Critter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Budli is free to download; Critter Timer costs $1.99 up front. Budli sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Critter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Critter Timer against 5.0 for Budli. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critter Timer | Budli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budli-screen-time-pet/id6774086698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Seabrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578071) | [John Uschold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774086700) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Budli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budli-screen-time-pet/id6774086698)

This app helps you reduce screen time by gamifying app blocking. A virtual pet thrives when you stay off distracting apps, evolving as you reclaim your time. It offers gentle reminders and focus sessions, designed for distractible minds.

**Highlights:** Gamified app blocking with a virtual pet, Pet evolves based on time saved, Focus sessions for deep work, Gentle 'are you sure?' prompts, Personalized daily rituals, App blocking built on Apple Screen Time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Budli Plus: App Blocker Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Budli Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach | $19.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach | $29.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Budli Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Critter Timer free?

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

### Is Budli free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Critter Timer or Budli?

Critter Timer and Budli are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Critter Timer or Budli have ads?

Neither Critter Timer nor Budli 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.*