# Focus Cat vs SpongeHome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpongeHome at 100% against Focus Cat's 40%. SpongeHome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Focus Cat's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Cat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SpongeHome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpongeHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Focus Cat's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpongeHome's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Cat | SpongeHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6467869609/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongehome-reading-and-learning/id6738716201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 245 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Goose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692146202) | [Hangzhou Green Player Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779097355) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6467869609)

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with adorable cats and Japanese minimalist design to help you focus on studying and working. Earn rewards to feed your kitten as you complete focus sessions, making productivity fun and engaging. It offers customizable timers, white noise, to-do lists, and data analysis.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus durations, Cat raising and rewards, Multiple scene themes, White noise generator, To-do list management, Data analysis and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP for Month | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP for 3Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP for Year | $6.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP for Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### SpongeHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongehome-reading-and-learning/id6738716201)

Enhance your reading comprehension and retention with an AI-powered experience. Generate instant quizzes and flashcards based on your reading material to learn more effectively and stay focused with calming background sounds.

**Highlights:** AI-generated quizzes, AI-generated flashcards, Immersive reading mode, Focus-enhancing background sounds, Study and learning support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Cat free?

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

### Is SpongeHome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Cat or SpongeHome?

SpongeHome is rated higher. Focus Cat averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SpongeHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Cat or SpongeHome have ads?

Focus Cat shows ads; SpongeHome does not.

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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.*