# Pomocat vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pomocat at 534 against Pomodoro Timer's 1. Pomocat also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 5.0 for Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 534 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## 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) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-focus-and-study/id6759924022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Tigran Karapetyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805873222) |

## 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-focus-and-study/id6759924022)

Master productivity with a proven time management method. Set custom work and break intervals, and let the timer guide you through focused sessions. Ideal for studying, deep work, and any task requiring concentration.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break timers, Smart break system, Circular progress timer, Haptic and sound alerts, Live Activity support, Auto-start options, Persistent settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pomodoro_weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | 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?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Both Pomocat and Pomodoro Timer show ads.

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

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 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.*