# DeskTabby — Focus with a cat who remembers

> A Pomodoro timer with a virtual cat that grows and customizes with your focus sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by 军 郭.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktabby/id6800743192 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [军 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800364129)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is DeskTabby?

Make a little time for one thing, with a cat beside you.

DeskTabby keeps you company while you read, study, write, or work on something of your own.

· Meet your cat: Bring it home, then start when ready. You can also choose a one-minute trial. Naming your cat and choosing a personality can wait.
· One thing at a time: Choose a task or start a simple focus session. Pause and return when you need to.
· Pick up again: Leave a short progress note or a next step, then find it when you come back.
· A shared history: Look back on focused time, completed sessions, and the things you did together. Your cat grows with your focus.
· A look of your own: Choose coat colors, patterns, and eyes. Try hats, glasses, scarves, little companions, and desk or sleep scenes together.
· Optional gift packs: Some cosmetic choices are available as in-app purchases. They do not buy focus time or growth.
· Private by default: No DeskTabby account, ads, analytics, or tracking. Task names and notes are stored locally and excluded from the optional iCloud progress backup. Local file backup and optional private iCloud progress backup are separate choices.

Bring one thing. Leave a line. Come back whenever you are ready.

## Key features

- Pomodoro focus sessions
- Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
- Cat growth and customization
- Offline functionality
- Daily goals and streaks
- Optional cosmetic in-app purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eyewear Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Coat Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Headwear Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Neckwear Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sleep Scene Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything, Forever | $24.99 | one-time |
| Desk Scene Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sidekicks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is DeskTabby safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess DeskTabby.

## Is DeskTabby legit?

DeskTabby appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DeskTabby is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about DeskTabby

### Does Pomeow have ads?

No, Pomeow is free of advertisements. The developers have stated there are no ads, no subscriptions, and no analytics or tracking included in the app.

### How much does Pomeow cost?

The core Pomeow app, including the complete focus timer and growth journey, is free to use. There are optional one-time cosmetic packs available for purchase.

### What devices does Pomeow support?

Pomeow is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work with iOS.

### How does Pomeow help with focus?

Pomeow uses the Pomodoro technique with timed focus sessions. A virtual cat companion on your screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island provides gentle encouragement and visual feedback.

### Can I use Pomeow offline?

Yes, the focus features of Pomeow work offline. By default, your session history also stays on your device for peace of mind.

### How does the cat grow in Pomeow?

Your cat grows from kitten to fully grown by earning fish for completed focus sessions. Hitting your daily goals builds streaks, and the cat remembers milestones and shares stories.

### What languages does Pomeow support?

Pomeow is available in English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean, making it accessible to a global audience.

### Is Pomeow suitable for children?

Pomeow has an age rating of 4+, suggesting it is appropriate for young children. Its gentle design and engaging virtual pet are appealing to this age group.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.3 — 2026-10-20

Pomeow is now DeskTabby, with a warm-orange cat timer icon. Your existing cat, focus records and purchases stay with you.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-10-17

Your cat can now stroll around the room while idle. Its gaze follows your touch and gently returns to center.
A new lying-down sleeping pose adds soft breathing, with improved placement and layering of hats, glasses, collars, badges and blankets.
Roaming pauses during focus, care and sleep, and respects the system Reduce Motion setting.

### 3.7 — 2026-09-08

Your cat now notices when you step away during a focus session and welcomes you back without blame. Its growing memories make your time together feel more personal, while accessories stay consistent across the app, widgets, and Live Activities. We also refined iPad layouts and Reduce Motion behavior, improved visual consistency, and fixed several reliability issues.

### 3.6 — 2026-09-04

Nekomodoro is now Pomeow. This update refreshes the app name and store presentation while keeping your cat, focus history, purchases, and all core focus features unchanged.

### 3.5 — 2026-08-31

Nekomodoro is now free. This update adds a new hand-drawn cat, more ways to personalize your companion, a dated growth journey, bedtime and morning reports, mementos, seasonal details, optional cosmetic packs, private iCloud backup, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Core focus features remain free, with no subscriptions or ads. Calls and app switching now pause gently without blame, while locking the screen keeps focus running.

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All apps by 军 郭: https://appshunter.io/developer/6800364129

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