# Pomocat vs Focus Pet

Pomocat and Focus Pet both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Pomocat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Pet's. Pomocat also leads on ratings volume (535 vs 1). Focus Pet's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomocat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Pet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 — 4.9 for Pomocat against 5.0 for Focus Pet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 535 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Pomocat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Pet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Focus Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-productivity-timer/id6444746791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Deepansh Jagga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615736983) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Focus Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-productivity-timer/id6444746791)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a virtual pet to motivate users. Completing focus sessions makes your pet happier, encouraging consistent work and study habits. It features a clean interface, customizable settings, and live activity integration for enhanced motivation.

**Highlights:** Gamified Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet motivation, Customizable timer settings, Minimalistic UI, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Choice of pet types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Focus Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Focus Pet?

Focus Pet is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Focus Pet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Focus Pet have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Focus Pet does not.

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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.*