# Habit Hunter vs Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer at every 9 days against Habit Hunter's monthly. Habit Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (802 vs 47) and review sentiment (87% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habit Hunter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Habit Hunter against 4.8 for Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habit Hunter has 802 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Habit Hunter's written reviews are positive against 74% of Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer's.

Habit Hunter ships an update monthly, Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habit Hunter | Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-hunter-gamified-routine/id1417258775/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **802** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Aeeiee, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125279241) |

## What reviewers say

### Habit Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-hunter-gamified-routine/id1417258775)

Transform habit building into an engaging RPG adventure. Track goals, earn rewards, and level up your hero while completing daily tasks. Connect with friends for shared quests and motivation.

**Highlights:** RPG gamification for habits, Goal tracking and progress monitoring, Pomodoro timer, Habit calendar, Smart reminders, Earn in-game rewards, Team up with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Few coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exciting
- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Motivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Unpolished
- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not working correctly
- Syncing issues across devices
- Inconsistent translations and grammar
- Difficulty progressing in the game

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder tasks and habits
- More customization options for avatar
- Different frequency options for habits (weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Ability to track progress on completed tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps


### Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328)

Transform focus sessions into a rewarding game. Earn coins, collect historical figures, and build streaks by staying off your phone. Designed for productivity and beating digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collect historical ghosts, Earn coins and XP, Global leaderboards, Mood-based focus sessions, Beat phone addiction, Digital hourglass timer

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habit Hunter free?

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

### Is Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer free?

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Habit Hunter or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer?

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Habit Hunter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 802 ratings, while Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Habit Hunter or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Habit Hunter nor Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habit Hunter or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer?

Habit Hunter ships an update monthly, and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Habit Hunter was updated on November 2, 2026 and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer on November 4, 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.*