# Cat Keyboard vs Atten

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Atten at 139 against Cat Keyboard's 9. Atten also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Atten sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cat Keyboard against 4.7 for Atten. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atten has 139 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Cat Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 90% of Atten's.

Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, Atten weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Keyboard | Atten |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068/reviews) | [4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) | [Third tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761143871) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-keyboard-easy-paste/id6477843068)

This app allows you to quickly input saved text snippets from your iPhone keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display or speak text aloud on your Apple Watch, keeping your phrases organized in folders.

**Highlights:** One-tap text input, Save frequently used phrases, Organize phrases with folders, Display text on Apple Watch, Read text aloud on Apple Watch

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (3 Month) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (12 Month) | $19.99 | per year |
| Cat Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Atten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atten-app-blocker/id6608976383)

This app helps you regain control of your digital time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set customizable limits and schedules to improve focus, boost productivity, and build healthier screen time habits.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Customizable limits and schedules, Strict mode for unbreakable focus, Multi-device sync, Parental controls, Usage and progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Atten Pro \| Lifetime (Family) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors like Opal
- 🔒 Effective strict blocking that prevents app access
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- ⏱️ Customizable scheduling and time limits for apps
- 🎯 Significantly reduces screen time and improves focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and occasional bugs during use
- 🐛 Glitches allowing access to blocked apps intermittently
- ⏱️ Inaccurate app usage time tracking
- 🔄 Repetitive rating popup appears too frequently
- 🌍 Limited language support (primarily English)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting websites to block
- Website blocking crashes and is unreliable
- Cannot modify or delete permanently active sessions without reinstalling
- Unselected apps still get blocked despite deselection
- Instagram blocking not working while other social apps block correctly

**Requested features**

- Fully customizable popup messages without fixed text
- Option to add 'Don't show this again' button to rating prompts
- Less frequent rating/feedback popups (every 6-12 months)
- Clone sessions or create reusable app lists
- Move break button to main menu for easier access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Keyboard free?

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

### Is Atten free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Keyboard or Atten?

Cat Keyboard and Atten are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 139 ratings respectively.

### Do Cat Keyboard or Atten have ads?

Neither Cat Keyboard nor Atten shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Keyboard or Atten?

Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and Atten weekly. Most recently, Cat Keyboard was updated on September 8, 2026 and Atten on August 20, 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.*