Comparison

Simple Pomodoro vs FocusCat

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

Head to head
About

Simple Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and productivity with a structured timer and task management system. Track your time across projects with detailed analytics and visualize your work patterns to optimize deep work sessions and intentional breaks.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with work/break cycles
  • Assign sessions to tasks/projects
  • Advanced productivity analytics
  • Time tracking across tasks/days
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Focus smarter. Work with intention. See your progress. This Pomodoro app is designed for people who want more than just a timer. Whether you’re studying, coding, writing, or planning your day, the app helps you structure deep work sessions, understand how you spend your time, and stay organized—without clutter or distractions. At its core is a fast, reliable Pomodoro timer built for focused work and intentional breaks. But the real power comes from what happens after the timer ends. Assign Pomodoro sessions to specific tasks, track how long you spend on different projects, and explore detailed analytics that reveal your work patterns over time. Advanced charts help you visualize productivity trends, compare sessions, and understand when and how you do your best work. A built-in to-do list keeps tasks organized and directly connected to your focus sessions, so planning and execution live in the same place. Whether you’re optimizing productivity, building better habits, or just trying to stay focused in a busy day, this app gives you clarity—not pressure—around how you work. Key Features: Pomodoro timer with focused work and break cycles Assign sessions to tasks and projects Advanced charts and productivity analytics Track time spent across tasks and days Simple, integrated to-do list Clean, distraction-free design Focus less on managing time—and more on using it well. Trial and Subscription Plans (Pomodoro) Pomodoro is free, with an optional Pro Plan for premium features. Enjoy all Pro features with a 7-day free trial, then subscribe monthly or annually—or continue using the free version. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Refunds are not available for unused portions of subscriptions. Pricing may vary by country and currency. standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusCat

Enhance your productivity with a charming feline companion. This app uses the Pomodoro Technique with cute kitten animations that react to your focus sessions, making work and study more enjoyable and less stressful. Track your progress with detailed statistics in a beautifully designed, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Cute kitten animations
  • Focus progress statistics
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • No registration required
  • Cozy design
Features
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A Pomodoro timer with a cat that keeps you company while you study or work. FocusCat is a simple Pomodoro timer: you press play, the kitten wakes up and moves along with your focus session. When the time is up, you both rest. WHY FOCUSCAT - Starts in one tap Open the app, press play, and your focus session begins. An account is optional, so you can try the timer before deciding anything. - Block the apps that pull you away Choose which apps to block during a session and FocusCat holds the line for you. No willpower needed to ignore a notification you never receive. The block lasts as long as the Pomodoro, then everything comes back on its own. - A cat for company The cat animation follows the timer. It is a gentle way to feel that the session is running, with no aggressive alarms and no guilt trips. - Study with friends in real time See who is in a session right now and let them see you. Studying alone is harder than studying next to someone, even when that someone is a name on a screen. Add friends and run your Pomodoro sessions together. - Earn XP for every session you finish Each completed block gives you XP and moves your level forward. Your progress comes from the time you actually focused, not from paying. - Your focus, your intervals Set the length of your focus block, your short break, and your long break. The classic Pomodoro is 25 and 5, but you can run 50 and 10 if that suits you better. - Categories that separate your work Create categories like University, Exam Prep, Work, or Reading, and see how much time went into each one. - Statistics that show the pattern Daily focus chart, study time per day, total time per category, session completion rate, focus vs break, and recent history. WHO IT IS FOR - Students preparing for exams who need a study timer they can trust - University students in the middle of a thesis, a paper, or finals - Study groups who want to focus together without being in the same room - Remote workers who reach the end of the day with no idea where the time went - Anyone who struggles with concentration and studies better in short blocks - Anyone who tried a productivity app before and quit because it was too much HOW THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS 1. Pick one task 2. Start the 25 minute Pomodoro timer 3. Work without switching tabs until the time is up 4. Take a 5 minute break 5. After four cycles, take a longer break The Pomodoro cycle is short on purpose. Starting is easier when you only have to hold out for 25 minutes, and the FocusCat kitten exists to make those 25 minutes less dry. Download FocusCat, open the Pomodoro timer, and turn your study time into a routine you can actually keep. ____________________________________ Subscription Information and Legal Terms Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/159KLO0Wz2Y6tor39p5OC5wzgTnxxN71FrvvkCuKtLp8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Pomodoro4 screens
FocusCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Pomodoro at none against FocusCat's shown. FocusCat's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Simple Pomodoro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Pomodoro against 5.0 for FocusCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Pomodoro ships an update every 2 months, FocusCat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Simple Pomodoro versus FocusCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PomodoroFocusCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid GundanaForward Tecnologia

Customer experience

Simple Pomodoro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusCat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Pomodoro

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
2 purchases

FocusCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Pomodoro free?
Simple Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCat free?
FocusCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Pomodoro or FocusCat?
Simple Pomodoro and FocusCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Simple Pomodoro or FocusCat have ads?
FocusCat shows ads; Simple Pomodoro does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Pomodoro or FocusCat?
Simple Pomodoro ships an update every 2 months, and FocusCat every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Pomodoro was updated on October 2, 2026 and FocusCat on October 6, 2026.

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