# Focus Cat vs Basis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basis at none against Focus Cat's 7. Basis also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focus Cat's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Cat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Basis asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Cat | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6467869609/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Goose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692146202) | [Jeroen Lamberts](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774289436) |

## 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 |


### Basis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basis-home-viewing-checklist/id6774289434)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Cat free?

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

### Is Basis free?

Basis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Cat or Basis have ads?

Focus Cat shows ads; Basis does not.

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