Catodoro vs Grow Your Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Catodoro
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A cat themed pomodoro app.
Grow Your Cat
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Grow Your Cat is a simple but highly customizable Pomodoro timer. Each time you finish a session, you get a cute cat to add to your collection. Make it yours: β’ Free-form timer by default β turn on as much of the Pomodoro method as you like (breaks, focus intentions, mandatory breaks). β’ A gentle stats screen with streaks, charts, and a breakdown by task. β’ Your collection syncs across your Apple devices via your own private iCloud. It's 100% free, works without an internet connection, and has no ads or tracking. Whether you're studying, working, or just staying off your phone for twenty-five minutes, Grow Your Cat gives you a small, warm reason to focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grow Your Cat at 16.0 against Catodoro's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catodoro | Grow Your Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suguru Tokuda | ILLIA MAKHAIEV |
In-app purchases
Catodoro
No in-app purchases
Grow Your Cat
No in-app purchases
