# Pomocat vs Lofi Study Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pomocat at 4.9 against Lofi Study Timer's 4.0. Pomocat also leads on ratings volume (536 vs 1). Lofi Study Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Lofi Study Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomocat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 536 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Pomocat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lofi Study Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Lofi Study Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Lofi Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofi-study-timer-focus-music/id6749192708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **536** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Arifin Azis Nur Hidayat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774926666) |

## 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


### Lofi Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lofi-study-timer-focus-music/id6749192708)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with lofi music and ambient sounds to create a focused study environment. Choose from various cozy rooms and background soundscapes to enhance concentration and productivity. Unlock new rooms and track your progress with streaks and focus charts.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with custom lengths (Premium), Ambient background sounds (rain, noise, fire), Extensive lofi music library with moods, Unlockable focus rooms based on usage, Offline playback and downloads (Premium), Background playback and lock-screen controls, Progress tracking with streaks and charts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Lofi Study Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Lofi Study Timer?

Pomocat is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while Lofi Study Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Lofi Study Timer have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Lofi Study Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Lofi Study Timer?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lofi Study Timer monthly. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lofi Study Timer on November 4, 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.*