Comparison

Focus Cat vs HatchFlow

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

Head to head
About

Focus Cat

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
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"Focus Cat" is an ultra-cute application that combines Japanese minimalist design with the Pomodoro Technique! Whether you're easily distracted or a smartphone addict, it's your savior! The app features adorable cats and multiple scene themes, such as Monet's Garden and Sunny Beach, making your focus process full of fun. "Focus Cat" offers a range of powerful features that allow you to better manage your time, enhance your focus, and provides comprehensive data analysis so you can understand your study and work habits. It has a flexible focus timer, allowing you to freely choose the duration of your focus. Using the Pomodoro Technique, you focus for a period of time, take a few minutes break, and then claim corresponding rewards to feed your kitten. This cycle makes learning fun, while you and your kitten grow together! In "Focus Cat", you can also enjoy relaxing white noise, use the future timer to plan your time, manage your to-do list, and view cat-themed data statistics. These features help you better manage your time, improve your focus, and make your study and work more efficient. "Focus Cat" on supporting Apple Watch and iOS17 Standby, so that you can interact with cats anytime and anywhere, enjoy the fun of cultivation! Download "Focus Cat" now and enjoy the dual pleasures of focused learning and cat raising! Whether you are studying or working, "Focus Cat" will help you find the perfect balance of time management and focus. Come join us and let "Focus Cat" become your study partner! Privacy Policy: https://dev.to/lifelong/privacy-policy-e8k Terms of Service: https://dev.to/lifelong/terms-of-service-4e64

About

HatchFlow

Features
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Focus smarter, not harder — with a cute companion by your side! HatchFlow transforms your focus sessions into a delightful pet-hatching adventure. Every minute you stay focused brings your egg closer to hatching. Complete sessions to unlock adorable pixel-art companions that grow alongside your productivity! FOCUS WITH PURPOSE • Set focus sessions from 5 to 25 minutes (up to 2 hours with Pro) • Choose from built-in activities or create your own • Watch your pet egg crack and hatch as you focus • Live Activity support shows progress on your Lock Screen COLLECT ADORABLE COMPANIONS • Start with 1 free companion, unlock all 10 with Pro • Each pet has its own personality and story • More companions coming in future updates! STAY MOTIVATED • Track your focus history and progress • Build healthy productivity habits • No ads, no distractions — just pure focus PRIVACY FIRST • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • No tracking, no data collection • Works completely offline HATCHFLOW PRO (One-Time Purchase) Unlock the full experience with a single payment — no subscriptions! • Extended focus sessions up to 2 hours • Access all 10 pet companions • Choose your favorite as your focus buddy • Unlimited custom tasks (free version: 3 tasks) • All future updates included Start your focus journey today — your new companion is waiting to hatch!

Screenshots

Focus Cat4 screens
HatchFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HatchFlow at none against Focus Cat's shown. Focus Cat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HatchFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Focus Cat versus HatchFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus CatHatchFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagic Goose冠杰 周

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Focus Cat

Subscriptions3
  • VIP for Month$0.991 Month
  • VIP for 3Months$2.993 Months
  • VIP for Year$6.991 Year
One-time4
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • 600 Coins$0.99
  • 900 Coins$1.99
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  • VIP for Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

HatchFlow

One-time1
  • HatchFlow Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Cat free?
Focus Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HatchFlow free?
HatchFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Cat or HatchFlow have ads?
Focus Cat shows ads; HatchFlow does not.

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