# Focus Traveller vs Timer and Cat

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | Timer and Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 571 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [Makoto Ohnami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492857134) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-cat/id6446099077)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ad option | $2.99 | one-time |


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