Comparison

iTimeBox vs Focus Cat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTimeBox

This app helps you overcome procrastination and build focus by breaking down large tasks into manageable timed sessions. It encourages consistent effort over perfection, allowing you to track progress and build momentum for any activity.

Highlights
  • Timed focus sessions
  • Multi-stage sessions
  • Live Activities integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Siri voice control
  • iCloud sync
  • Session history and export
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Stop overthinking. Start a timer. Get it done. iTimeBox is a focus timer that turns big, intimidating goals into small, achievable sessions. Pick an activity, set a duration, and commit. No multitasking, no distractions — just you and the task in front of you. When the timer ends, you've won. Every completed session is proof that you showed up. WHY IT WORKS Most productivity apps track what you did. iTimeBox changes what you do next. By committing to a focused block of time — even just 10 minutes — you overcome the resistance that keeps you from starting. Use it for anything: studying, exercise, physical therapy, language practice, deep work, creative projects, or breaking a procrastination habit. FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN • Set a minimum duration to push through tasks you avoid • Set a maximum to keep enjoyable activities from consuming your day • Create multi-stage sessions with warm-up, focus, and cool-down phases • Works with Timeboxing, Pomodoro, GTD, or your own approach BUILT FOR MODERN iOS • Live Activities — see your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Widgets — start sessions right from your Home Screen • Siri — start and stop sessions with your voice • iCloud Sync — your activities and history stay in sync across devices • Session History — review your progress with a contribution-style activity graph • Export — take your data with you THE GOAL ISN'T PERFECTION iTimeBox is built around a simple idea: showing up consistently matters more than measuring outcomes. Ten focused minutes on physical therapy, language practice, or a creative project adds up. You don't need to be perfect — you just need to start. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://e-string.com/itimebox/privacy

About

Focus Cat

This app helps you build healthier phone habits by rewarding focused sessions with in-app currency. Use earned coins to temporarily unlock distracting apps, while maintaining streaks and keeping a virtual cat happy.

Highlights
  • Guard distracting apps
  • Earn coins for focus sessions
  • Unlock apps with earned coins
  • Track daily streaks
  • View bypass history
  • Daily goals and achievements
  • Collectible cat companions
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Focus Cat helps you build better phone habits with a simple loop: focus first, earn screen time, and keep your cat happy. Choose the apps you want to guard, start a focus session, and earn coins when you complete it. Use those coins to unlock guarded apps for a limited time when you actually need them. If you bypass your guard, your streak resets and your cat gets sad. If you stay consistent, your streak grows and your cat thrives. Features: - Guard distracting apps with Screen Time - Complete focus sessions to earn coins - Spend coins to temporarily unlock guarded apps - Track your daily streak and weekly progress - View bypass history so you can see what pulled you away - Daily goals and achievements for extra motivation - Cute collectible cat companions Focus Cat is built for people who want a gentler, more playful way to reduce mindless scrolling and protect their attention.

Screenshots

iTimeBox4 screens
Focus Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTimeBox at none against Focus Cat's 1. iTimeBox also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Focus Cat's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTimeBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTimeBox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTimeBox versus Focus Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTimeBoxFocus Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequency—Every 2 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE-String Technologies, Inc.Jedidiah Kyle Julian

In-app purchases

None

iTimeBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Cat

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is iTimeBox free?
iTimeBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Cat free?
Focus Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTimeBox or Focus Cat?
iTimeBox is rated higher. iTimeBox averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Focus Cat averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

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