Pomoneko vs Cat On Chair
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomoneko
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Pomoneko is a cat cafe that only opens while you focus. Start a shift, put the phone down, and every focused minute drops a tip in the jar. Walk out mid-shift and the cafe closes early. How a Shift Works Pick a length and start the shift. Lock the phone and leave it alone. The barista keeps the cafe open and pays one tip for every focused minute. Pomoneko is built for people who lose focus, so the cafe gives you a reason to stay at the counter. When the timer reaches zero the shift keeps running and the tips keep coming. The barista yawns every 25 minutes and asks "Still here?". One tap answers. Leave the app in the middle of a shift and the cafe closes early. The tips from that shift are gone. Your cat, your streak, and your total focused time stay. An optional Hardcore setting raises the stakes. It stays off until you turn it on. The Regulars Nine illustrated cats work the cafe. Name your barista. Spend tips to bring a new regular in. Your focused hours raise the cafe level, and every level adds a seat, so more cats sit at the counter. Tea Breaks A tea break is the rest between two shifts. The cat hops on the counter and waits with you. The break ends on time and the next shift starts. Block Apps Choose the apps that pull you away. They stay shut while a shift runs. The choice never leaves your phone. On Your Lock Screen A Live Activity shows the shift on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Home Screen widgets show the timer and the tip jar. A Control Center button opens the cafe. App Shortcuts start a shift by voice. Share a Shift At the end of a shift you can share one recap card: your cat, the focused minutes, and the streak. The card carries an invite code for a friend. No account and no friend list. Presets Classic 25/5. 52/17. Animedoro 40/20. Deep Work 90/20. Five minutes for an easy start. Or set your own shift and break lengths. A running shift grows by five minutes with one tap. Privacy No ads. No account. Usage stats stay anonymous, and one switch turns them off. One Purchase All cats, one purchase, forever.
Cat On Chair
Enhance your focus with a charming digital companion. This app uses a Pomodoro timer and gamified rewards to keep you motivated during study or work sessions. Customize your cat's environment and unlock new items as you progress.
- Pomodoro and count-up focus modes
- Collect gifts and trash for in-app currency
- App and website blocking
- Customizable ambient sounds (Pro)
- Apple Watch companion app (Pro)
- Sync with Apple Health, Calendar, Reminders (Pro)
- Home screen widgets
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Focus app doesn't have to feel cold or boring. When you enter focus mode, a cat appears on the chair keeping you company. With a hand-drawn style and rich colors, Cat On Chair brings you a cozy, aesthetic pomodoro focus experience. The cat isn't only there to "supervise"; they're sharing the moment with you. Stay motivated with gifts and rewards. Complete a session, and your cat will bring you a gift. Fail, and you may be left with a little trash. Gifts can be traded for fish, which unlock furniture and decorations for your cat's room. Seasonal updates bring new gifts, decor, and even more cats to collect. Attention: May cause increased productivity, spontaneous cat adoption urges, and the inexplicable need to explain your work schedule to a digital pet. Basic Features (Free Version) - No ads - Support for both Pomodoro and count-up modes - Collect gifts and trash, sell for fish to buy new furniture and decor - Block apps and websites to avoid interruptions - Use a whitelist to pick the apps you want to use during focus sessions - Note down your important tasks in a to-do list with due dates and reminders - Focus Timeline to see today's sessions at a glance - Stats overview to track your overall progress - Export your cat's room as wallpaper to save your focus moments - With Shortcuts, you can create automation to start a focus session whenever you need - Earn achievements to show off in your cat's room - Lock screen widget to start a session without unlocking the phone - iCloud multi-device sync—seamlessly switch between iPhone and iPad Upgrade to Pro for More Features - Mix and match ambient sounds—cat purring, rain, fireplace, waves, café chatter—to create your perfect atmosphere - Record your own custom alert sounds for session notifications - Write custom cat quotes for session completion and failure messages - Call your cat by name using your voice—they'll react when they hear you - Apple Watch companion app—start, pause, and track sessions from your wrist - Focus Timeline with full history—browse any date and add stickers to your timeline - Detailed statistics: see your progress in day, week, month, and year view - Sync focus sessions to Apple Health, Calendar, and Reminders - Unlock different coat styles for your cats—change their look anytime - Save and switch between whitelist presets for different focus scenarios - More exclusive gifts, decorations, chairs, carpets, and room items - Customize break length, cycles, and long breaks - Add custom focus tags for better task management - Multiple cat-themed app icons—change anytime to match your mood - Home screen widgets: to-do list, focus status, and animated cat widgets Currently supports iOS 17 and above. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@catonchair.app Discord: catonchair.app/discord Instagram: xingrui_m Privacy Policy: https://catonchair.app/en/privacy Terms of Services: https://catonchair.app/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat On Chair at every 5 days against Pomoneko's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pomoneko sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cat On Chair sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomoneko ships an update every 14 months, Cat On Chair every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomoneko | Cat On Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (501 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 501 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 509 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuki Minami | Ryan Yao |
In-app purchases
Pomoneko
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 550 Coins$2.99
- 1200 Coins$4.99
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- 2500 Coins$9.99
Cat On Chair
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Quarter Pro$9.993 Months
- Annual Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Spooky$2.99
- Puff$2.99
- Seasume$2.99
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- Millet$2.99
- Weekend Antique Shop$3.99
- Lifetime Pro$29.99
- Lifetime pro for family$39.99









