# Pomocat vs Simple Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Pomodoro Timer at none against Pomocat's shown. Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 15) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomocat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple Pomodoro Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Simple Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 535 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of Simple Pomodoro Timer's.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Simple Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [DAIKI YUASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632691655) |

## 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


### Simple Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431)

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break durations. Earn fruits for completed sessions, collect them on a calendar, and enjoy background music to enhance concentration. Personalize timer colors to boost motivation.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Fruit rewards for completed sessions, Calendar view of collected fruits, Background concentration music, Customizable timer and break screen colors, Golden fruit bonus for daily achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Simple Pomodoro Timer free?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Simple Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Simple Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Simple Pomodoro Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simple Pomodoro Timer on October 27, 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.*