# Pomocat vs Folderly

The clearest difference is ads: Folderly at none against Pomocat's shown. Folderly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 538). Pomocat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomocat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Folderly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.8 for Folderly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folderly has 3.2K ratings behind it against 538, 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 86% of Folderly's.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Folderly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Folderly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 538 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 86.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Raethan Christian Supatan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753295009) |

## 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


### Folderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372)

This app helps students manage their academic life by organizing files, tasks, and schedules. Create custom ID cards, break down tasks with sub-to-dos, and keep track of deadlines with a calendar and countdown feature. Personalize your experience with widgets and bookmark important links.

**Highlights:** Customizable ID Card creation, Intuitive To-do list with sub-tasks, Dedicated Course Folders for file organization, Study Sets for efficient review, Bookmark relevant web links, Class Schedule and Calendar view, Event Countdown timer, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Picker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subto-dos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Sync | $4.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Plus | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Plus to Family | $14.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Family | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🗓️ Helpful scheduling features
- 📁 Organized file management
- 🧠 Improves productivity and focus
- 🎨 Customizable and personalized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕰️ Limited schedule flexibility
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 📂 Difficulty editing to-do lists
- 🔍 Missing search or filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving customized ID cards
- Crashes when trying to add photos
- Schedules not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for scheduling
- Ability to add online/asynchronous classes
- Option to customize folder colors
- Reminders for upcoming tests/exams
- Integration with other school apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Folderly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Folderly?

Pomocat is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Folderly averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Folderly have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Folderly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Folderly?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Folderly every 3 days. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on November 7, 2026 and Folderly on November 6, 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.*