# Pomocat vs Study & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pomocat at 4.9 against Study & Focus Timer's 4.0. Pomocat also leads on ratings volume (535 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Study & Focus Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomocat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Study & Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 535 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Study & Focus Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Study & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-focus-timer-pomopaw/id6751814769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) |

## 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


### Study & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-focus-timer-pomopaw/id6751814769)

This app gamifies focus sessions with a virtual pet that grows as you study. Track your progress with detailed charts, earn awards, and customize themes to stay motivated. It's designed for students and anyone looking to improve their study habits.

**Highlights:** Gamified study timer with virtual pets, Progress tracking with charts and stats, Streaks and collectible awards, Customizable themes and pets, Gentle reminders for focus sessions, One-tap start/stop functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Timer - Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Study Timer - Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Study Timer - Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Study & Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Study & Focus Timer?

Pomocat is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Study & Focus Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Study & Focus Timer have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Study & Focus Timer does not.

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

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Study & Focus Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 30, 2026 and Study & Focus Timer on October 28, 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.*