Comparison

Cat On Chair vs Patsspace

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

Head to head
About

Cat On Chair

Enhance your focus with a charming digital companion. This app uses a Pomodoro timer and gamified rewards to keep you motivated during study or work sessions. Customize your cat's environment and unlock new items as you progress.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro and count-up focus modes
  • Collect gifts and trash for in-app currency
  • App and website blocking
  • Customizable ambient sounds (Pro)
  • Apple Watch companion app (Pro)
  • Sync with Apple Health, Calendar, Reminders (Pro)
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Focus app doesn't have to feel cold or boring. When you enter focus mode, a cat appears on the chair keeping you company. With a hand-drawn style and rich colors, Cat On Chair brings you a cozy, aesthetic pomodoro focus experience. The cat isn't only there to "supervise"; they're sharing the moment with you. Stay motivated with gifts and rewards. Complete a session, and your cat will bring you a gift. Fail, and you may be left with a little trash. Gifts can be traded for fish, which unlock furniture and decorations for your cat's room. Seasonal updates bring new gifts, decor, and even more cats to collect. Attention: May cause increased productivity, spontaneous cat adoption urges, and the inexplicable need to explain your work schedule to a digital pet. Basic Features (Free Version) - No ads - Support for both Pomodoro and count-up modes - Collect gifts and trash, sell for fish to buy new furniture and decor - Block apps and websites to avoid interruptions - Use a whitelist to pick the apps you want to use during focus sessions - Note down your important tasks in a to-do list with due dates and reminders - Focus Timeline to see today's sessions at a glance - Stats overview to track your overall progress - Export your cat's room as wallpaper to save your focus moments - With Shortcuts, you can create automation to start a focus session whenever you need - Earn achievements to show off in your cat's room - Lock screen widget to start a session without unlocking the phone - iCloud multi-device sync—seamlessly switch between iPhone and iPad Upgrade to Pro for More Features - Mix and match ambient sounds—cat purring, rain, fireplace, waves, café chatter—to create your perfect atmosphere - Record your own custom alert sounds for session notifications - Write custom cat quotes for session completion and failure messages - Call your cat by name using your voice—they'll react when they hear you - Apple Watch companion app—start, pause, and track sessions from your wrist - Focus Timeline with full history—browse any date and add stickers to your timeline - Detailed statistics: see your progress in day, week, month, and year view - Sync focus sessions to Apple Health, Calendar, and Reminders - Unlock different coat styles for your cats—change their look anytime - Save and switch between whitelist presets for different focus scenarios - More exclusive gifts, decorations, chairs, carpets, and room items - Customize break length, cycles, and long breaks - Add custom focus tags for better task management - Multiple cat-themed app icons—change anytime to match your mood - Home screen widgets: to-do list, focus status, and animated cat widgets Currently supports iOS 17 and above. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@catonchair.app Discord: catonchair.app/discord Instagram: xingrui_m Privacy Policy: https://catonchair.app/en/privacy Terms of Services: https://catonchair.app/en/terms

About

Patsspace

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Stay focused, block distractions, and grow your own little space. Patsspace combines practical productivity tools with a cozy garden experience that makes studying and working feel more rewarding. Focus with Pat, complete sessions, grow your garden, and turn your productivity into visible progress. Patsspace combines practical focus tools with a soft, playful experience that makes studying and working feel more enjoyable. With different focus modes, app blocking, progress tracking, and a growing garden, Patsspace helps you stay consistent without the pressure of traditional productivity apps. With Patsspace, you can: • use focus modes like Pomodoro and stopwatch • block distracting apps during focus sessions • earn rewards by completing focus sessions • grow plants and build your own garden • unlock different plants, pots, and decorations • track your focus progress and statistics • stay motivated with Pat, your focus companion • focus together with friends and groups • use relaxing focus sounds and ambient audio Every completed session helps your space grow. Plant new flowers, take care of your garden, collect rewards, and create a space that reflects your progress over time. Patsspace is great for: • studying for school or university • staying focused while working • reducing phone distractions • building consistent focus habits • using Pomodoro for deep work • creating a calmer daily routine • making productivity feel more rewarding Whether you are looking for a study timer, Pomodoro timer, app blocker, productivity app, or a cozy focus companion, Patsspace helps you focus in a way that feels calm, personal, and rewarding. Focus. Grow. Make your space yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anpalabs.com/apps/patsspace/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Cat On Chair4 screens
Patsspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cat On Chair at none against Patsspace's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Cat On Chair sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Patsspace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat On Chair ships an update every 5 days, Patsspace every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cat On Chair versus Patsspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat On ChairPatsspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size509 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan YaoPatrick Starkmann

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cat On Chair

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Quarter Pro$9.993 Months
  • Annual Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Spooky$2.99
  • Puff$2.99
  • Seasume$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Millet$2.99
  • Weekend Antique Shop$3.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
  • Lifetime pro for family$39.99
3 purchases

Patsspace

Subscriptions2
  • Patsspace Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Patsspace Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Patsspace Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is Cat On Chair free?
Cat On Chair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patsspace free?
Patsspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cat On Chair or Patsspace have ads?
Patsspace shows ads; Cat On Chair does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat On Chair or Patsspace?
Cat On Chair ships an update every 5 days, and Patsspace every 6 days. Most recently, Cat On Chair was updated on November 6, 2026 and Patsspace on October 26, 2026.

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