# Cat vs PlanetTimer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat at every 5 days against PlanetTimer's every 2 months. Cat also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). PlanetTimer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Cat costs $2.99 and PlanetTimer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cat against 5.0 for PlanetTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Cat's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlanetTimer's.

Cat ships an update every 5 days, PlanetTimer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat | PlanetTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-for-safari/id6449384305/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 352 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文智 祁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675218675) | [仲辉 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687783590) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-for-safari/id6449384305)

This Safari browser extension personalizes your new tab page with cute, cartoon-style cats. It offers a search bar that can be hidden for a cleaner look, enhancing your browsing experience with a touch of joy and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Cute cat-themed new tab pages, Customizable search bar, Option to hide search bar, Simple installation for Safari, Detailed usage instructions

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlanetTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettimer/id6450160076)

Customize your timers with cartoon-style planetary themes and fun flying machines. Experience a unique timing process with rotating planets and interactive 3D effects. Track time intervals with simple clicks.

**Highlights:** Cartoon planetary themes, Customizable flying machines, Rotating planet animations, Time tracking by clicks, 3D hand tracking effects, Multiple planetary patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat free?

Cat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlanetTimer free?

PlanetTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cat or PlanetTimer?

Cat and PlanetTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cat or PlanetTimer have ads?

Neither Cat nor PlanetTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat or PlanetTimer?

Cat ships an update every 5 days, and PlanetTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Cat was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlanetTimer on November 3, 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.*
