# Cat On Chair vs Focus Kitty

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat On Chair at 484 against Focus Kitty's 1. Cat On Chair also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat On Chair sells 44 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Kitty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cat On Chair against 5.0 for Focus Kitty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat On Chair has 484 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat On Chair ships an update every 6 days, Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat On Chair | Focus Kitty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-on-chair-pomodoro-timer/id6746562271/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-kitty-study-timer/id6760222230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 526 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326695353) | [Manas Protim Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874045189) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat On Chair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-on-chair-pomodoro-timer/id6746562271)

This app offers a charming and aesthetic Pomodoro timer experience with a virtual cat companion. Earn rewards, customize your cat's room, and block distractions to boost productivity. Upgrade for advanced features like ambient sounds and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and count-up focus modes, Distraction blocking with whitelisting, Gamified rewards and room customization, Ambient soundscapes and custom alerts, Apple Watch companion app, Focus timeline and detailed statistics

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

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarter Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Family Share | $24.99 | per year |
| Anti-Sleep Combo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Chair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looks Perfect to Scratch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marks of Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Romantic Bouquet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mochi Bar Stool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tree Rings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blooming Lawn | $1.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hide and Seek | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crochet Carpet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chair Only 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Water Me | $1.99 | one-time |
| Santa's Chair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handwoven Rug | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fuzzy Feels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard’s Chair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Star | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Leaf Rug | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Lived-In | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elephant Trunk Rug | $1.99 | one-time |
| Looks Super Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Vibes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flea-Market Find | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lets Shrink Together | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puff | $2.99 | one-time |
| Momo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rolling | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seasume | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cat Nova | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finnick | $2.99 | one-time |
| Millet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Charcoal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mimi | $2.99 | one-time |
| Loafy | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Wizard's Den | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime pro for family | $39.99 | one-time |


### Focus Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-kitty-study-timer/id6760222230)

This app provides a charming virtual cat companion to enhance focus sessions. It features a simple Pomodoro timer, task management, and ambient sounds to make studying or working more engaging and less isolating. Personalize your experience with unlockable customizations.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat companion, Simple Pomodoro timer, Built-in task list, Insightful statistics, Background ambient sounds, Customizable themes and cats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Kitty Pro : Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Focus Kitty Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat On Chair free?

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

### Is Focus Kitty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat On Chair or Focus Kitty?

Focus Kitty is rated higher. Cat On Chair averages 4.9 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while Focus Kitty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cat On Chair or Focus Kitty have ads?

Neither Cat On Chair nor Focus Kitty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat On Chair or Focus Kitty?

Cat On Chair ships an update every 6 days, and Focus Kitty every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cat On Chair was updated on October 28, 2026 and Focus Kitty on October 28, 2026.

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