Comparison

Focus Wave vs Meow Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Wave

Features
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Master your time with Focus Wave! Focus Wave is a minimalist and elegant focus timer designed to help you stay productive and achieve your goals. Whether you are studying, working, or simply want to focus on a task, Focus Wave provides the perfect atmosphere. KEY FEATURES: • Customizable Timer: Choose from preset modes (15, 25, 45 minutes) or set your own flow. • Immersive Themes: Transform your environment with high-quality backgrounds like Forest, Ocean, Space, Cafe, and more. • Ambient Sounds: Each theme comes with its own relaxing sound (Rain, Fire crackling, White noise) to block out distractions. • Minimalist Design: A distraction-free interface that looks great on both iPhone and iPad. • Background Support: The timer keeps running even when you switch apps. Stop procrastinating and start focusing today with Focus Wave.

About

Meow Timer

Features
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Adorable Characters, Always by Your Side A little animated animal keeps you company while the timer runs — Kitty, Shiba, Panda, Froggy, Elephant, Cream Bear, Koala, Peach Pig, Hamster… It counts down with you, cheers you on in the final stretch, and celebrates with you when time's up. Handy Presets + Custom Durations Built-in go-to durations like "Focus," "Catnap," "Zone out," and "Water break" — tap and go. You can also set any minutes and seconds you like, save up to 8, and drag to reorder or rename them to find the set you love best. Skins to Suit Your Mood Two styles: Cartoon Characters and Minimal Solid Colors. Love a character? Recolor it in whatever shade you like, so the interface truly looks like yours. Timer Music & Finish Sounds Play mellow grooves and nature sounds while timing — Recovery, Chill Beats, Stream, Ocean Waves — to keep you company through every session. Finish sounds are your choice too: Charge, Victory, Clear Bell — pick the one that suits you best. Thoughtful Ways to Remind You A finish sound so you never miss when time's up Haptic feedback with vibration for clearer alerts A light cue in the last 5 seconds, so you know the end is near Keeps the screen on while timing, no locking midway Lock Screen + Dynamic Island Check the remaining time right on the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen — stay on top of your progress without opening the app again and again. Simple, Pure, Distraction-Free No complicated settings, no tedious steps. Open it and go — quietly keeping you company to make the most of every stretch of time. Pick a time now, and choose a cartoon animal to wait it out with you.

Screenshots

Focus Wave4 screens
Meow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Wave at none against Meow Timer's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Meow Timer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Focus Wave versus Meow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus WaveMeow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutfi Burak ATMACA鹏宇 肖

In-app purchases

None

Focus Wave

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Meow Timer

One-time9
  • Shiba Skin$0.99
  • Panda Skin$0.99
  • Froggy Skin$0.99
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  • Elephant Skin$0.99
  • Cream Bear Skin$0.99
  • Koala Skin$0.99
  • Peach Pig Skin$0.99
  • Hamster Skin$0.99
  • Pro — Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Wave free?
Focus Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meow Timer free?
Meow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Wave or Meow Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Wave nor Meow Timer shows ads.

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