Powerhour vs Cat Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Powerhour
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Do you struggle with procrastination when it comes to working on your projects? Whether you want to get fit, learn a language or ace your studies, our app keeps you motivated and on track by turning your projects into games with rewards and tools to track your progress. We also keep you motivated to continue on your journey every day. We do this by using Day Streaks, which means we reward you for working on your projects every day.
Cat Hourglass
Enhance focus with a charming cat companion and engaging visual timers. Earn fish by completing focus sessions, which can then be redeemed for custom rewards. Track progress with detailed records and enjoy offline functionality for basic timers.
- Illustrated hourglass and water-stone timers
- Earn fish for focus sessions
- Customizable tasks, durations, and rewards
- Detailed focus records and heatmaps
- Syncs between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Offline timer functionality
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Turn focused time into small rewards with a cat by your side. Choose an illustrated hourglass for a countdown, or use an open-ended timer as drops of water slowly wear away a stone. Earn fish by completing focus sessions, then exchange them for rewards you set yourself. โข Custom tasks, durations and rewards, with one-off or repeating schedules โข Four hourglasses, a water-and-stone scene and long-term achievement badges โข Real focus records, task breakdowns, heatmaps and a fish jar you can shake โข Focus sessions and records shared between iPhone and Apple Watch โข Optional Screen Time restrictions, phone-stillness detection and wrist-flip controls โข Multiple languages, with light and dark appearances Sign in with Apple is required on first use. Afterwards, local timers and records work offline; this appโs tasks, records and reward ledger sync when connected. Phone-rest detection and wrist gestures require foreground sensor sampling. Basic timers and records are free. Premium unlocks additional hourglasses, advanced statistics, all widgets, task categories and Night Owl mode. Choose an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Restore purchases from the membership page and cancel automatic renewal anytime in Apple subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Powerhour at none against Cat Hourglass's 4. Powerhour also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Cat Hourglass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Cat Hourglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Powerhour asks for nothing beyond the download.
Powerhour ships an update every 5 days, Cat Hourglass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Powerhour | Cat Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Martin | QUN LIN |
In-app purchases
Powerhour
No in-app purchases
Cat Hourglass
- Monthly Premium$2.001 Month
- Annual Premium$6.991 Year
- Cat Hourglass Lifetime$10.49
- Cat Hourglass Lifetime$14.99









