Comparison

Focus Timer vs StudyCat

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Stay focused, manage your time, and understand where your day goes with Focus Timer. Focus Timer combines a Pomodoro timer, task-based focus sessions, time tracking, and simple productivity insights in one distraction-free app. Whether you're studying, working, reading, exercising, or managing everyday routines, start a timer and focus on one task at a time. TASK-BASED FOCUS TIMER Create tasks and organize your time around what you actually do. Start a timer for Study, Work, Reading, Gym, or any custom activity and let the app keep track of your focused time. Switch between tasks whenever your priorities change without losing track of your progress. POMODORO TIMER Structure your work and study sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Use the classic rhythm: 25 minutes of focused work 5 minutes of short break 15 minutes of long break Focused sessions and regular breaks can make it easier to structure study, work, and deep-work routines throughout the day. TRACK YOUR TIME See how you're spending your time instead of guessing. Focus Timer automatically records your task sessions so you can review what you worked on and how long you spent doing it. DAILY & WEEKLY INSIGHTS Build better awareness of your routines with simple productivity statistics. Review your daily activity, compare weekly focus time, and understand which tasks receive most of your attention. ADHD-FRIENDLY FOCUS The clean, straightforward interface is designed to reduce unnecessary complexity and make starting a focus session simple. Short structured sessions can be useful for anyone who prefers breaking larger tasks into smaller, more manageable periods of focused time. MADE FOR STUDY, WORK & DAILY ROUTINES Use Focus Timer for: β€’ Studying and exam preparation β€’ Work and deep-focus sessions β€’ Reading and learning β€’ Personal projects β€’ Exercise and routines β€’ Task and time tracking β€’ Pomodoro sessions β€’ Building consistent focus habits WHY USE FOCUS TIMER? Start a task in seconds, track your focused time automatically, switch between activities without losing progress, and review your daily and weekly historyβ€”all from one simple productivity timer. Spend less time thinking about the clock and more time working on what matters. Start a focus session today.

About

StudyCat

Features
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Meet your new study buddy! StudyCat makes studying fun by rewarding your focus time with coins to customize your virtual cat and room. FEATURES: β€’ Focus Timer - Set study sessions from 5 to 120 minutes and earn coins for every minute you study. Longer sessions unlock bonus rewards! β€’ Virtual Cat Companion - Your cat keeps you company while you work. Feed them, customize their look, and unlock new cat breeds. β€’ Shop & Customize - Spend your hard-earned coins on new cats, backgrounds, and colors. From cozy bedrooms to outer space! β€’ Lo-Fi Music - Built-in chill beats to help you focus. Choose from relaxing piano, lo-fi, and ambient tracks. β€’ Flashcards - Create study decks and quiz yourself on any subject. β€’ Todo List - Keep track of your tasks and earn bonus coins for completing them. β€’ Study Statistics - Track your streaks, total study time, and see your progress over time. β€’ Calendar View - See your study history at a glance. Turn screen time into productive time. Your cat is counting on you!

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
StudyCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StudyCat at none against Focus Timer's shown. Focus Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Focus Timer versus StudyCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerStudyCat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuzaib SayyedJasper Wu

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

StudyCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StudyCat free?
StudyCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or StudyCat have ads?
Focus Timer shows ads; StudyCat does not.

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