Comparison

Focus Traveller vs Timer and Cat

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

Head to head
About

Focus Traveller

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus timer
  • Collaborative study groups
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable audio
  • Home screen widgets
  • Immersive environments
  • Multitask friendly mode
Features
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Do you struggle to stay concentrated when you’re working alone? Do you find yourself wishing for a study buddy to keep you motivated late at night? Focus Traveller is a productivity timer designed to help you find your flow. The longer you focus, the higher your traveller climb. Together, we get things done. Invite up to 10 friends to form a Focused Travel Group. Support one another, hold each other accountable, and reach new heights together. Key Features: Seamless Transitions: Effortlessly switch between focus sessions and rest periods. Flexible Modes: Choose between a traditional countdown or an open-ended stopwatch. Group Expeditions: Start a journey with friends and stay focused in real-time together. Curated Audio: Connect to Apple Music to play your personal focus tracks. Progress Tracking: Comprehensive daily logs to help you monitor your growth. Quick Access Widgets: Start a session directly from your Home Screen. Immersive Environments: Choose from various seasonal scenes to match your mood. Dark Mode: Increase your immersion and reduce eye strain with a sleek dark interface. Multitask Friendly: Use "General Focus Mode" to stay productive even when switching to other apps. Focus Status: Keep the Focus Traveller screen visible to let classmates or colleagues know you’re focusing Behind the Scenes The stunning animations, illustrations, and character designs are crafted by award-winning artist Kuan Hung Chen. Follow his work on Instagram @jimmykuang and stay updated with us @focustravellerco. Focus Traveller Pro features are available as a monthly subscription or as a one-time purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchased" button located at the bottom of the subscription button in the Pro popup page or go to the Focus Traveller Settings to tap on "Restore Purchased" Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timer and Cat

This app combines a functional timer with charming cat companions to motivate users during study, work, or cooking. Set custom durations, label timers, and discover new cats as you achieve your goals. Personalize your experience with multiple color themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer durations
  • Cat companions for motivation
  • Timer labeling for identification
  • Discovery of new cats
  • Multiple color themes
  • Pomodoro Technique support
Features
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This is a miraculous timer app where stoic cats cheer you on. An unlikely collaboration between cats, who don't understand the concept of time, and a timer app that guides time, is now realized here. For work, study, cooking, and workouts. To those who want to achieve their set goals. Let's seize success with the Cat's Timer! # Simple Timer First, set the timer duration you often use. Choose your cat too. The timer can be set with a few taps. It's ready to use immediately. It's perfect for the Pomodoro Technique. # Display End Time Even though cats appear, the timer function is solid. You can check when the timer ends, before starting it, and during its operation. # Set a Label for the Timer There are different types of 5 minutes, such as 5 minutes break and 5 minutes squat. You can label this timer at the time of setting, for identification. # Encounter with Cats As you continue to use the timer, you may encounter unknown cats. If they show up, please welcome them gently. They will certainly be helpful. # Multiple Color Themes Multiple color themes are available. You can change from the initial blue to any theme you like at any time. # Ad-Free Option This app displays ads while in use. By purchasing the upgrade option, you can use it with the ads always hidden. The option is a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Focus Traveller4 screens
Timer and Cat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Traveller at none against Timer and Cat's shown. Timer and Cat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timer and Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, Timer and Cat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus Traveller versus Timer and Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TravellerTimer and Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size571 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEI JEN CHENMakoto Ohnami

Customer experience

Focus Traveller

All ratings3,933 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative5.7%

Timer and Cat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus Traveller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random data resets
  • Inconsistent time tracking
  • Landscape mode issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pomodoro timer functionality
  • Introduce more background options
  • Allow manual time entry/editing
  • Implement Lock Screen widget
  • Add ability to block distracting apps

Timer and Cat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focus Traveller

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Traveller Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • Seal$0.99
  • Fox$0.99
  • Corgi$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Bear$1.99
  • Tiger$1.99
  • Caty$1.99
  • Life Time Access$14.99
1 purchases

Timer and Cat

One-time1
  • remove ad option$2.99

Questions

Is Focus Traveller free?
Focus Traveller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer and Cat free?
Timer and Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Traveller or Timer and Cat have ads?
Timer and Cat shows ads; Focus Traveller does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or Timer and Cat?
Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, and Timer and Cat weekly. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on October 14, 2026 and Timer and Cat on September 30, 2026.

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