# Cat On Chair vs Puperino

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat On Chair at 501 against Puperino's 6. Cat On Chair also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat On Chair sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Puperino sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Puperino. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat On Chair has 501 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Puperino's.

Cat On Chair ships an update every 5 days, Puperino every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat On Chair | Puperino |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-on-chair-pomodoro-timer/id6746562271/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puperino-pomodoro-study-timer/id6818319916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 509 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326695353) | [Stefan Martin Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818319918) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat On Chair

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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarter Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Spooky | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puff | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seasume | $2.99 | one-time |
| Millet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Antique Shop | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime pro for family | $39.99 | one-time |


### Puperino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puperino-pomodoro-study-timer/id6818319916)

This app uses a virtual puppy companion to help you stay focused during study or work sessions. Earn rewards, customize your puppy's environment, and track your progress with gentle reminders and a lock screen countdown.

**Highlights:** Virtual puppy companion for motivation, Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions, Task and subtask management, Focus streak tracking and rewards, Exam countdown feature, Customizable puppy rooms and outfits, Lock screen countdown widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puperino Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Puperino Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Puperino Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Puperino Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat On Chair free?

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

### Is Puperino free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat On Chair or Puperino?

Puperino is rated higher. Cat On Chair averages 4.9 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Puperino averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cat On Chair or Puperino have ads?

Neither Cat On Chair nor Puperino shows ads.

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

Cat On Chair ships an update every 5 days, and Puperino every 6 days. Most recently, Cat On Chair was updated on November 6, 2026 and Puperino on November 6, 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.*