# Pomocat vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Pomocat's shown. Pomodoro Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (534 vs 16). 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 Pomodoro Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 534 ratings behind it against 16, 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 Pomodoro Timer's.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Timer weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-and-focus/id6744919484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Approud Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494477457) |

## 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


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-and-focus/id6744919484)

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks and avoid burnout. It offers customizable timers, task management, and insightful reports to build consistent work habits. Live Activities and widgets allow for seamless tracking on your lock or home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Task and habit-focused workflow, Live Activities & widgets, Insightful focus reports, Minimal, distraction-free design, Optional soundscapes, Cross-device support

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Porotimer Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access \| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access \| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Porotimer Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Porotimer Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Porotimer Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Porotimer Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Porotimer Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Porotimer Pro 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Porotimer Pro 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Access \| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access \| Yearly | $29.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

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

Pomocat is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer weekly. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 25, 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.*