Comparison

StudyBreak vs Cat Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

StudyBreak

This app helps users overcome distractions and procrastination by implementing a timed study and break system. It offers personalized study plans generated from syllabi and transforms study materials into audio podcasts for on-the-go learning.

Highlights
  • Timed study and break intervals
  • Distraction blocking alerts
  • Personalized study plan generation
  • PDF to audio podcast conversion
  • Background mode operation
  • Today Widget for quick control
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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StudyBreak is a study timer and app blocker that keeps you off your phone and focused on your work. Pick your study/break ratio, start the timer, and the apps that distract you stay locked until it's time for a break. NEW: BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps that pull you away (social media, games, videos) and StudyBreak blocks them automatically every time you start a study session. They unlock again when your break begins. No willpower required. A FOCUS TIMER BUILT FOR STUDYING - Set your own study-to-break ratio, from Pomodoro-style sprints to long deep-work blocks - Pick up your phone mid-session and get a nudge to get back to work - Get an alert when it's time to rest, so you don't study for hours without a break and burn out - Studied past the timer or cut a break short? StudyBreak banks the extra break time for later TRACK YOUR STUDY HABITS - See how many hours you study each day and how efficiently you use your time - Color-coded timers: green when you hit your goals, red when you don't - Premium: reminders to start studying, plus alerts if you're falling behind on today's goal - Premium: add study time manually or edit past sessions PLAN AND REVIEW SMARTER - Study planner: upload your syllabus and get a personalized study schedule built around your classes - PDF to podcast: turn lecture notes and textbook PDFs into audio you can review on the go WORKS WHEREVER YOU STUDY Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. StudyBreak keeps running in the background, and the widget lets you start or stop a session in a tap. With the Apple Watch app, you can track your session without touching your phone until break time. Whether you're preparing for finals, the SAT, MCAT, bar or CPA exam, or just trying to beat procrastination, StudyBreak helps you study with focus and take breaks without guilt. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION StudyBreak offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly, quarterly and annual) that unlock Premium features for the full subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy policy: https://studybreak.canvasandthemachine.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cat Keyboard

This app allows you to quickly input saved text snippets from your iPhone keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display or speak text aloud on your Apple Watch, keeping your phrases organized in folders.

Highlights
  • One-tap text input
  • Save frequently used phrases
  • Organize phrases with folders
  • Display text on Apple Watch
  • Read text aloud on Apple Watch
Features
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Quickly input frequently used text directly from your keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display text on your Apple Watch or have it read aloud through the speaker. 【Key Features】 ・Easy Text Input Save frequently used sentences and phrases to input them with just one tap from your keyboard or Apple Watch. ・Organize with Folders Keep your phrases tidy by organizing them into folders, making it easy to find exactly what you need even as your collection grows. ・Apple Watch Integration View text directly on your Apple Watch or play it back as audio through the speaker. Terms of Use: https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/KeyHolderKeyboard/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/KeyHolderKeyboard/privacy.html

Screenshots

StudyBreak4 screens
Cat Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: StudyBreak at 200 against Cat Keyboard's 9. StudyBreak also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Cat Keyboard's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 72%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. StudyBreak sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days and Cat Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for StudyBreak against 4.7 for Cat Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyBreak has 200 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of StudyBreak's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cat Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, Cat Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StudyBreak versus Cat Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyBreakCat Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (200 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB106 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKenechi Okolokimihiro kubota

Customer experience

StudyBreak

All ratings200 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative16.9%

Cat Keyboard

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

StudyBreak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer issues with countdown/countup
  • Frequent crashes or freezing
  • Inaccurate subject time tracking
  • Distraction notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Calendar sync for study sessions
  • Ability to edit/delete subjects
  • More flexible break time settings
  • Improved statistics and data visualization

Cat Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

StudyBreak

Subscriptions7
  • Notebook Gold$0.897 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium$1.493 Months
Show 4 more
  • Notebook Gold3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notebook Platinum3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Notebook Gold3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time10
  • Study Plan & Podcast Starter Pack$1.99
  • 10 Notebook Credits$1.99
  • Developer Fuel$2.99
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  • Focus Timer Pro$4.99
  • Unlimited + (One Time Payment)$4.99
  • Helping Hand$4.99
  • 100 Notebook Credits$6.99
  • Loyal Supporter$9.99
  • True Legend$14.99
  • Study Plan & Podcast Power Pack$19.99
4 purchases

Cat Keyboard

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium (3 Month)7 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • Premium (12 Month)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cat Pro$24.99

Questions

Is StudyBreak free?
StudyBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Keyboard free?
Cat Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StudyBreak or Cat Keyboard?
StudyBreak and Cat Keyboard are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 200 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do StudyBreak or Cat Keyboard have ads?
Neither StudyBreak nor Cat Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudyBreak or Cat Keyboard?
StudyBreak ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cat Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, StudyBreak was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cat Keyboard on September 23, 2026.

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