# Pomocat vs Pomo Simple Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomo Simple Timer at none against Pomocat's 3. Pomo Simple Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating 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. Pomo Simple Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomocat against 5.0 for Pomo Simple Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 482 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomo Simple Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Pomo Simple Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-simple-timer/id6746705227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [CHRISTIAN DANIEL ARZALUZ TELLEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809903415) |

## 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


### Pomo Simple Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-simple-timer/id6746705227)

This minimalist timer app helps boost productivity by implementing the Pomodoro Technique. It features customizable work and break sessions, progress tracking, and smart notifications to help you build lasting focus habits.

**Highlights:** Minimalist timer interface, Customizable work and break durations, Statistics tracking with charts, Streak counter for habit building, Smart notifications and sound alerts, Background and dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Pomo Simple Timer free?

Pomo Simple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pomo Simple Timer is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Pomo Simple Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Pomocat shows ads; Pomo Simple Timer does not.

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

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomo Simple Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pomo Simple Timer on September 24, 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.*