# StudyBreak vs Cat Keyboard

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyBreak | Cat Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-procrastinate-less/id1020691962/reviews) | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 249 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kenechi Okolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020691961) | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyBreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-procrastinate-less/id1020691962)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Gold | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Notebook Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Notebook Platinum | $5.99 | per month |
| Notebook Gold | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Study Plan & Podcast Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Notebook Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Developer Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Focus Timer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited + (One Time Payment) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helping Hand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Notebook Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Loyal Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| True Legend | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Plan & Podcast Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps stay focused and productive
- 📊 Useful statistics and tracking
- 💡 Accountability features like distraction notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with timer and notifications
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Cat Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (3 Month) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (12 Month) | $19.99 | per year |
| Cat Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*