# Pomocat vs Focus Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pomocat at 94% against Focus Cat's 40%. Pomocat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (535 vs 4). On price, ads, 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 Cat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomocat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 535 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pomocat's written reviews are positive against 40% of Focus Cat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Focus Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6467869609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Magic Goose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692146202) |

## 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 Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6467869609)

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with adorable cats and Japanese minimalist design to help you focus on studying and working. Earn rewards to feed your kitten as you complete focus sessions, making productivity fun and engaging. It offers customizable timers, white noise, to-do lists, and data analysis.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus durations, Cat raising and rewards, Multiple scene themes, White noise generator, To-do list management, Data analysis and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP for Month | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP for 3Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP for Year | $6.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP for Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Focus Cat free?

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

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

Pomocat is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Focus Cat averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Focus Cat have ads?

Both Pomocat and Focus Cat show ads.

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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.*