Comparison

SnapDeck vs FocusCat

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

Head to head
About

SnapDeck

Features
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Save articles and links from apps that support sharing. Send a link to SnapDeck from the iOS Share Sheet or add a URL manually, then come back when you have time. SAVE AND READ Keep interesting links in one reading list. Open supported saved articles offline. STAY ORGANIZED Sort links into folders, search your library, and archive what you’ve finished. BUILD A READING HABIT Set a daily goal and see your progress in a weekly summary. COME BACK AT THE RIGHT TIME Add a reminder to a saved link so you remember to read it later. The free plan includes ads. SnapDeck Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited saves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusCat

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique with a virtual cat companion to help you focus on work or study. It offers app blocking, real-time study sessions with friends, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • One-tap Pomodoro timer
  • App blocking during sessions
  • Virtual cat companion
  • Real-time study with friends
  • XP and level progression
  • Customizable intervals
  • Time tracking by category
  • Detailed statistics
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

SnapDeck4 screens
FocusCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusCat at weekly against SnapDeck's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SnapDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapDeck ships an update every 8 months, FocusCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SnapDeck versus FocusCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapDeckFocusCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris Hasan TopalForward Tecnologia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapDeck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
4 purchases

FocusCat

Subscriptions4
  • Focuscat PRO Monthly - Welcome1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Focuscat PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Focuscat PRO Annual - Welcome1 Month trial$26.991 Year
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  • Focuscat PRO Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SnapDeck free?
SnapDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCat free?
FocusCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapDeck or FocusCat have ads?
Both SnapDeck and FocusCat show ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapDeck or FocusCat?
SnapDeck ships an update every 8 months, and FocusCat weekly. Most recently, SnapDeck was updated on November 9, 2026 and FocusCat on November 13, 2026.

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