# Mofu vs FocusCat

The clearest difference is ads: Mofu at none against FocusCat's shown. FocusCat's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mofu sells 3 in-app purchases, 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.

FocusCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Mofu ships an update every 11 days, FocusCat every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mofu | FocusCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mofu-pomodoro-study-timer/id6757412617/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscat-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6759259457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 236 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Songyu Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228658214) | [Forward Tecnologia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786788784) |

## What reviewers say

### Mofu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mofu-pomodoro-study-timer/id6757412617)

This app uses a gentle approach to help you build focus habits. It features cute companions and a calming atmosphere to make study or work sessions more enjoyable and productive. Track your progress visually and customize your focus sessions to fit your needs.

**Highlights:** Cross-device focus timer (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island integration, Visual progress tracking with growing 'pasture', Companion pets to accompany focus sessions, Multiple focus modes (Normal, Strict, Whitelist, Flow), Ambient sounds for a calming atmosphere, Detailed session history and statistics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tomo Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Tomo Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Tomo Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Mofu free?

Mofu 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, Mofu or FocusCat?

FocusCat is rated higher. Mofu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FocusCat averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mofu or FocusCat have ads?

FocusCat shows ads; Mofu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mofu or FocusCat?

Mofu ships an update every 11 days, and FocusCat every 5 days. Most recently, Mofu was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocusCat on October 24, 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.*