# Pomocat vs Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer at none against Pomocat's shown. Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 6). On price, rating, 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 Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 5.0 for Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 482 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Maxim Rusakovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814407309) |

## 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


### Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377)

This app pairs you with a shy artist companion to help you overcome procrastination and distraction. Work together to transform an empty studio into a thriving creative space, making progress visible and rewarding.

**Highlights:** Artist companion for focus sessions, Transforming a virtual studio, Earning rewards for focus, Building motivation through connection, Visual progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Focus Buddy | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Focus Buddy Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Windows - Beginner - Glitter Frame | $0.29 | one-time |
| Posters - Beginner - Classic Movies | $0.29 | one-time |
| Carpets - Beginner - Cloud Soft | $0.49 | one-time |
| Hobby - Beginner - Pastel Plants | $0.49 | one-time |
| Desks - Beginner- Crystal Workspace | $0.49 | one-time |
| Corner - Beginner - Glitter Plant | $0.49 | one-time |
| Posters- Beginner- Pastel Superhero | $0.49 | one-time |
| Boards - Beginner - Pastel Tasks | $0.49 | one-time |
| Windows - Beginner - Rainbow Blinds | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer free?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 17, 2026 and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer on October 13, 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.*