# Cat On Chair vs Focus Planet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat On Chair at 442 against Focus Planet's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat On Chair sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Planet sells 3 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 Planet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat On Chair has 442 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat On Chair ships an update weekly, Focus Planet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat On Chair | Focus Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-on-chair-pomodoro-timer/id6746562271/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-planet-study-timer/id6767826821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 521 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326695353) | [Hong Bin Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841295287) |

## 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 (43)**

| 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 |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime pro for family | $39.99 | one-time |


### Focus Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-planet-study-timer/id6767826821)

Transform focused moments into a living world. Watch a barren planet evolve into a lush ecosystem as you stay on task. Earn rewards to unlock new planets and track your progress towards personalized goals.

**Highlights:** Planet visualization for focus sessions, Multiple focus modes (Countdown, Pomodoro, Stopwatch), Personalized daily goals and progress tracking, Stardust rewards for unlocking planets, Detailed focus history and session timeline, Customizable Pomodoro intervals, Crash recovery for focus sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat On Chair free?

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

### Is Focus Planet free?

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

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

Focus Planet is rated higher. Cat On Chair averages 4.9 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Focus Planet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Cat On Chair nor Focus Planet shows ads.

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

Cat On Chair ships an update weekly, and Focus Planet every 10 days. Most recently, Cat On Chair was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus Planet on October 2, 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.*