# ChickFocus vs Focus Kitty

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1K against Focus Kitty's 1. ChickFocus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Focus Kitty's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Focus Kitty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Kitty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Focus Kitty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-kitty-pomodoro-timer/id6760222230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [Manas Protim Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874045189) |

## What reviewers say

### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break intervals, Distraction-free app whitelist, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Time statistics and activity timeline

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


### Focus Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-kitty-pomodoro-timer/id6760222230)

This app provides a charming virtual cat companion to enhance focus sessions. It features a simple Pomodoro timer, task management, and ambient sounds to make studying or working more engaging and less isolating. Personalize your experience with unlockable customizations.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat companion, Simple Pomodoro timer, Built-in task list, Insightful statistics, Background ambient sounds, Customizable themes and cats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Kitty Pro : Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Focus Kitty Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Is Focus Kitty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Focus Kitty?

Focus Kitty is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Focus Kitty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Focus Kitty have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Focus Kitty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Focus Kitty?

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, and Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on October 15, 2026 and Focus Kitty on October 9, 2026.

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