# Fatty Cat! vs 小鹿待办

The clearest difference is update cadence: 小鹿待办 at every 2 days against Fatty Cat!'s monthly. 小鹿待办 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%). Fatty Cat!'s advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 19) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fatty Cat! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 小鹿待办 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fatty Cat! against 4.7 for 小鹿待办. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fatty Cat! has 405 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Fatty Cat!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of 小鹿待办's.

Fatty Cat! ships an update monthly, 小鹿待办 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fatty Cat! | 小鹿待办 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fatty-cat-study-companion/id1458862121/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6446005010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **405** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michele Marrazzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862120) | [Guangzhou Xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106886288) |

## What reviewers say

### Fatty Cat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fatty-cat-study-companion/id1458862121)

This app transforms study sessions into an engaging adventure with an interactive cat companion. Earn coins, customize your cat and environment, and track progress to improve study habits. Features include immersive mode and white noise for enhanced focus.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat study companion, Interactive study sessions, Customization shop, Goals and statistics tracking, Immersive mode, White noise support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Purse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fatty Cat! Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable design
- 👍 Minimalist and user-friendly interface
- 🐈 Motivating to keep cat alive
- 📱 Effective phone locking for focus
- 💖 Interactive and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full features
- 🔔 Timer alerts too short/unreliable
- ⏳ Study time invalidated on exit
- 💀 Cats die unexpectedly, causing demotivation
- 🚫 Lack of developer support for issues

**Reported bugs**

- Timer alerts too short and can be missed
- Study time invalidated when exiting the app
- Cats dying unexpectedly without clear reason
- Lack of developer response to support emails
- Screen turns off if not touched during study session

**Requested features**

- Continue ringing/vibrating until stopped
- Stopwatch mode
- Widgets for data display
- Premium charts with color-coded study types
- Adjustable UI (black and white option)


### 小鹿待办

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6446005010)

This app helps you focus on important tasks using the Pomodoro Technique and ambient sounds. Track your progress with a timeline and sync across devices via iCloud. Improve productivity and time management effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer for focused work, Ambient white noise for concentration, Timeline for tracking progress, Multi-device iCloud synchronization, Task and plan management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久高级会员 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fatty Cat! free?

Fatty Cat! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 小鹿待办 free?

小鹿待办 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fatty Cat! or 小鹿待办?

Fatty Cat! is rated higher. Fatty Cat! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while 小鹿待办 averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Fatty Cat! or 小鹿待办 have ads?

Neither Fatty Cat! nor 小鹿待办 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fatty Cat! or 小鹿待办?

Fatty Cat! ships an update monthly, and 小鹿待办 every 2 days. Most recently, Fatty Cat! was updated on October 14, 2026 and 小鹿待办 on October 18, 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.*