# Focus Timer & Keeper vs Cat Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Timer & Keeper at 4.8 against Cat Flow's 4.0. Focus Timer & Keeper also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Cat Flow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer & Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cat Flow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer & Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Timer & Keeper has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Timer & Keeper ships an update every 32 months, Cat Flow fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer & Keeper | Cat Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-keeper-study/id6443913117/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-flow-kitty-focus-timer/id6702013134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KoruApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536744669) | [Nicole Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715438272) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer & Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-keeper-study/id6443913117)

Enhance concentration and productivity by gamifying focus sessions. Grow virtual plants by staying away from your phone, motivating you to achieve study or work objectives. Track progress with history and statistics.

**Highlights:** Virtual plant growth for focus sessions, Variety of plant seeds, Customizable focus objectives, Study and work focus modes, Progress tracking and statistics, Phone distraction avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cat Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-flow-kitty-focus-timer/id6702013134)

This app uses a cat-themed interface to help users improve focus and build disciplined habits. It offers a companion-style focus mode where virtual cats protect your time, and immersive scenified spaces for concentration. Detailed data review helps track progress and unlock new cats and scenes.

**Highlights:** Companion-style focus with virtual cats, Scenified spaces for immersive focus, Customizable times, scenes, and themes, Multidimensional focus data review, Unlockable cats and scenes, Gravity sensor for focus session triggers

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Bella | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gizmo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coco | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loki | $1.99 | one-time |
| Forest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sky | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moonnight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jingle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer & Keeper free?

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

### Is Cat Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer & Keeper or Cat Flow?

Focus Timer & Keeper is rated higher. Focus Timer & Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cat Flow averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer & Keeper or Cat Flow have ads?

Focus Timer & Keeper shows ads; Cat Flow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer & Keeper or Cat Flow?

Focus Timer & Keeper ships an update every 32 months, and Cat Flow fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Timer & Keeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Flow 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.*