# Pomocat vs Meowchi

The clearest difference is ads: Meowchi at none against Pomocat's shown. Meowchi also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Pomocat's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 6). On price, rating, 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 Meowchi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Meowchi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomocat has 535 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, Meowchi every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomocat | Meowchi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomocat-adorable-focus-timer/id1667838757/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowchi-adhd-focus-timer/id6779157856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 262 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) | [Pham Minh Tram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894763035) |

## 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


### Meowchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowchi-adhd-focus-timer/id6779157856)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual companion create alongside you. Complete tasks to earn rewards, unlock decorations, and build a cozy world. Features include app blocking, ambient sounds, and detailed focus statistics.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion creates alongside you, Earn rewards and unlock decorations, Stay Focused Mode with app blocking, Pomodoro and countdown timers, Ambient music and ASMR sounds, Focus statistics tracking, Widgets and Live Activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meowchi Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Meowchi Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Midnight Ube Rug | $0.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Ube Sofa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Ube Window | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loafy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buff Tabby Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Void Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Meowchi Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomocat free?

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

### Is Meowchi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomocat or Meowchi?

Meowchi is rated higher. Pomocat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Meowchi averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pomocat or Meowchi have ads?

Pomocat shows ads; Meowchi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomocat or Meowchi?

Pomocat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meowchi every 6 days. Most recently, Pomocat was updated on October 27, 2026 and Meowchi on October 25, 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.*