# Roubit vs Pomocat

The clearest difference is ads: Roubit at none against Pomocat's shown. Roubit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Pomocat's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 84%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roubit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Pomocat sells 3 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 Roubit against 4.9 for Pomocat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 424 and 532 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Roubit's written reviews are positive against 94% of Pomocat's.

Roubit ships an update every 9 days, Pomocat every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roubit | Pomocat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roubit-fun-routine-planner/id1527382961/reviews) | **[4.9 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 424 | **532** |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roubit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579645044) | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) |

## What reviewers say

### Roubit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roubit-fun-routine-planner/id1527382961)

This app helps you build positive habits and manage daily tasks through a fun, gamified experience. Track repetitive and one-time routines with customizable alarms and watch a virtual pet grow as you complete your goals. Decorate its space with rewards earned from your progress.

**Highlights:** Manage repetitive and one-time routines, Set routines by day and group, Customizable alarms, Virtual pet that grows with progress, Earn rewards (carrots) for completing routines, Decorate virtual pet's room, Recommended routines by category

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (3months 30% off) | $7.49 | per month |
| New Year Promotion (40% Off) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan(30%off first year) | $59.99 | per year |
| 10 Golden Carrots | $0.99 | one-time |
| 33 Gold Carrots | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gold Carrots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold Carrots | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐰 Cute and engaging rabbit character
- 📚 Helpful and supportive journal responses
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design and UI
- 🔓 Free to use with no ads
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited features without premium subscription
- 💰 Premium subscription is considered expensive
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Routines not properly syncing or updating
- Journal entries not saving or sending support letters
- Inability to delete or rearrange groups and routines
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the rabbit and room
- Ability to set recurring routines (e.g. every 2 days)
- Widgets for quick access to routines and tasks
- Offline functionality for when internet is unavailable
- Integration with other productivity apps and devices


### Pomocat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a cute cat companion and calming white noise. It offers customizable timers, progress tracking, and the ability to focus with friends. Premium features include reminders, more sound options, and advanced to-do list management.

**Highlights:** Cute cat animations, Relaxing white noise, Focus with friends, Progress tracking, Customizable timers, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Semiannual Pass | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual Pass | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
- 🎵 Quality variety of focus and break sounds
- ⚙️ Customizable timer ratios and durations
- 🆓 Generous free version with core functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Premium features required for multiple tasks
- 💳 Limited customization without premium
- 🔊 Aggressive meowing sound at timer end
- 🐛 Number overlap on some phone screens
- 🎨 Limited color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers overlap on certain phone displays
- Theme compatibility issues with iOS 18

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets for timer tracking
- iPad widget support
- Dynamic Island timer display for background tracking
- More color customization for cat and app interface
- Built-in to-do list functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roubit free?

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

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roubit or Pomocat?

Pomocat is rated higher. Roubit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Pomocat averages 4.9 from 532 ratings.

### Do Roubit or Pomocat have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Roubit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roubit or Pomocat?

Roubit ships an update every 9 days, and Pomocat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roubit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pomocat on October 24, 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.*