# Simple Pomodoro vs FocusCat

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Pomodoro | FocusCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-focus-timer/id6752525901/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscat-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6759259457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gundana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839675505) | [Forward Tecnologia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786788784) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-focus-timer/id6752525901)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


### FocusCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscat-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6759259457)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |


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