# Cat On Chair vs Focus Pet

The clearest difference is ads: Cat On Chair at none against Focus Pet's shown. Cat On Chair also leads on ratings volume (442 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Focus Pet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Pet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Pet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat On Chair has 442 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Cat On Chair's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Pet's.

Cat On Chair ships an update weekly, Focus Pet every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat On Chair | Focus Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-on-chair-pomodoro-timer/id6746562271/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-study-timer/id6761855692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 521 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326695353) | [Orhun Arda Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891812155) |

## 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 Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-study-timer/id6761855692)

This app combines a focus timer with a virtual pet to help you stay productive. Earn coins during focus sessions to grow and customize your pet, and build a world for it. It offers various focus modes, ambient sounds, and motivational tools.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with Pomodoro, deep work, and stopwatch modes, Virtual pet growth and customization, Habitat and room design for pets, Streaks, goals, and progress tracking, Ambient focus sounds, Coin rewards for focus sessions

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| All premium. Save 58% vs monthly. | $24.99 | per year |
| Focus Pet - Study Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Focus Coins 1200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Focus Coins 3000 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat On Chair free?

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

### Is Focus Pet free?

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

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

Focus Pet is rated higher. Cat On Chair averages 4.9 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Focus Pet averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Focus Pet shows ads; Cat On Chair does not.

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

Cat On Chair ships an update weekly, and Focus Pet every 3 days. Most recently, Cat On Chair was updated on October 16, 2026 and Focus Pet on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*