Comparison

Lofi Bear vs Cat Lock

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

Head to head
About

Lofi Bear

Enhance your focus and productivity with a blend of lofi music and customizable timers. Create a calm atmosphere for studying, working, or relaxing with curated playlists and ambient sounds. Gentle notifications help you manage your sessions effectively.

Highlights
  • Lofi music playlists
  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Session notifications
  • Personalized timer styles
Features
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Immerse yourself in a calm, productive atmosphere with Lofi Bear — your cozy companion for studying, working, and unwinding. Lofi Bear combines lofi music playlists with a customizable pomodoro timer to help you stay focused and productive while maintaining balance. Key Features: Focus with Lofi Music: Stream relaxing lofi beats across genres like Chill, Study, Beats, Ambient, and Dreamy — perfect for deep work or winding down. Custom Pomodoro Timers: Stay productive with built-in timers designed to enhance your focus sessions. Customize focus time, break lengths, and sessions to fit your workflow. LIsten to Ambient Sounds: Amplify your study sessions with different ambient sounds to focus to. Notifications: Enable notifications to gently remind you when it's time to take a break or start your next session. Personalized Timers: Choose from different timer types and colors to match your mood and tasks. Create your own peaceful study haven — one session at a time. Download Lofi Bear today and let the music guide your focus! This app is free with the option to upgrade to Premium. Lofi Bear Premium gives you access to additional features: -You can subscribe to this app to get access to pomodoro customization, unlimited song skips, and genre selection. -Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day free trial, 1-year . Links to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/11ad9f47-6e2c-4302-9ed3-6cfe0d4bfecc

About

Cat Lock

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Cat Lock blocks your most distracting apps after you've used them too long. When time's up, your cat takes over the screen — and won't leave until you take a real break. HOW IT WORKS • Choose which apps to block — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, Discord, even games and shopping apps • Set your usage limit — 5 minutes to 2 hours • Use your apps normally until your time is up • When time's up, your cat takes over the screen • Watch a real cat video for 5 minutes • Apps unlock. Clock resets. Repeat. NOT ANOTHER BORING BLOCKER Most screen time apps either lock your apps all day or add an annoying delay to every single open. Cat Lock lets you actually use your apps — with real breaks built in. Instead of guilt, you get a cat. Usage-based, not punishment-based. WHAT MAKES CAT LOCK DIFFERENT • Usage-based blocking — time only counts while you're actually in the app • Real cat videos during every break — a different cat every time • New cats added all the time — the break never gets old • See your progress at a glance — track distractions blocked, streaks, and time reclaimed. • Per-app or combined limits — track each app separately or share one pool • Blocks apps AND websites — no Safari bypass • Works silently in the background — no willpower required THE CAT LOCK EXPERIENCE Your cat notices patterns. It counts every attempt your most tempting app makes. It shows you what you got back — not minutes, but movies, walks, and books. No screen time app has done it like this. And when you win the day, it tells you: "The apps tried. You won." PERFECT FOR • Doomscrollers who can't stop once they start • Anyone who opens an app for five minutes and looks up an hour later • Anyone whose willpower needs a gatekeeper • Cat people. Obviously. "Less doomscrolling. More life." Cat Lock requires a subscription to access all features. Terms of Service: https://www.catlock.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.catlock.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lofi Bear4 screens
Cat Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat Lock at every 2 days against Lofi Bear's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lofi Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cat Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lofi Bear ships an update monthly, Cat Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lofi Bear versus Cat Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLofi BearCat Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size456 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhilce Raphael VarquezChelsKat LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lofi Bear

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscribers$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscribers3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
2 purchases

Cat Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Cat Lock Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lofi Bear free?
Lofi Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Lock free?
Cat Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lofi Bear or Cat Lock have ads?
Neither Lofi Bear nor Cat Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lofi Bear or Cat Lock?
Lofi Bear ships an update monthly, and Cat Lock every 2 days. Most recently, Lofi Bear was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cat Lock on October 4, 2026.

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