Comparison

Reminder Focus Timer vs Purrfocus

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

Head to head
About

Reminder Focus Timer

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This app is a simple focus timer app built for users of the Reminders app. Setting a time based goal to complete your task can help you lock in your focus. This app provides a useful extension to the Reminders app by allowing you to manage your to-do list in the Reminders app, but focus with a timer on a specific goal or task in this app. MULTIPLE REMINDERS IN ONE TIMER You can select multiple reminders to complete in a single timer. Simply tap "Next" to mark off the current Reminder and move onto the next one. LIVE ACTIVITIES The app supports Live Activities to allow you to see your current focus timer on your lock screen. *Access to Reminders is required to the use the focus timer.

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Purrfocus

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**Stop procrastinating. Your cat's life depends on it.** Purrfocus is a Pomodoro-style focus timer with a twist: 15 adorable cats are counting on you to stay focused. Abandon a session, and your cat loses a life. Lose all 9 lives, and... well, let's just say you'll feel terrible about it. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Choose your cat companion from 15 life categories (Work, Study, Health, and more) 2. Set your focus duration (10-120 minutes) 3. Start focusing β€” no backing out now 4. Complete your session to strengthen your bond 5. Abandon your session and face the consequences **FEATURES** β€’ 15 Unique Cats β€” Each represents a life category with its own personality and sass β€’ 9 Lives System β€” Your cats start with 9 lives. Don't waste them. β€’ Strict Mode β€” Leave the app during focus? Instant life lost. No mercy. β€’ Focus Stats β€” Track your productivity (and your guilt) β€’ Task Management β€” Organize what you're working on β€’ Cloud Sync β€” Your progress follows you across devices β€’ Dark Mode β€” For late-night focus sessions **THE GUILT-DRIVEN DIFFERENCE** Unlike other focus apps that let you quit consequence-free, Purrfocus makes you feel something. That sinking feeling when you see your cat's disappointed face? That's motivation. When a cat loses all 9 lives, you can revive them by: - Watching a short ad (brings them back with 1 life) - Completing 3 focus sessions with other cats (full revival) **A NOTE ON TONE** Purrfocus uses satirical, tongue-in-cheek language as part of its charm. When we say you "killed" your cat or that their soul is "held hostage," we're being playfully dramatic. All cats are fictional, all consequences are reversible, and we promise no actual animals were harmed in the making of this app. **PERFECT FOR** β€’ Students who need accountability β€’ Remote workers fighting distractions β€’ Anyone who responds to guilt better than rewards β€’ Cat lovers (obviously) **PRIVACY FIRST** β€’ Works 100% offline β€’ Optional cloud sync (your choice) β€’ No tracking across apps or websites β€’ No personal data sold. Ever. Download Purrfocus and discover what you're capable of when failure isn't an option. Your cats are waiting.

Screenshots

Reminder Focus Timer3 screens
Purrfocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reminder Focus Timer at none against Purrfocus's shown. Reminder Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Purrfocus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reminder Focus Timer ships an update daily, Purrfocus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Reminder Focus Timer versus Purrfocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReminder Focus TimerPurrfocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.417.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTravis ChapmanNarissara Namkhan

In-app purchases

None

Reminder Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Purrfocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reminder Focus Timer free?
Reminder Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purrfocus free?
Purrfocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reminder Focus Timer or Purrfocus have ads?
Purrfocus shows ads; Reminder Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Reminder Focus Timer or Purrfocus?
Reminder Focus Timer ships an update daily, and Purrfocus every 4 days. Most recently, Reminder Focus Timer was updated on September 7, 2026 and Purrfocus on May 19, 2026.

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