Comparison

Study Kitty vs Tomoru

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

Head to head
About

Study Kitty

This app combines a focus timer with gamified elements to help students improve concentration, beat procrastination, and build consistent study habits. It includes planning, tracking, and motivational features, with challenges and rewards to make studying more engaging.

Highlights
  • Gamified study timer
  • Weekly study planner
  • Study time tracker
  • Daily streak counter
  • Study challenges with friends
  • Cute cat reward system
Features
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Study Kitty is a Gamified Pomodoro timer designed for students who want to focus longer, gamify their study, beat procrastination, and build consistent study habits. Whether you are preparing for exams, improving grades GPA, or building a daily study habits, Study Kitty combines a focus timer, weekly study planner, study tracker, and motivation system in one app. Challenge your friends to study more. STUDY TIMER & POMODORO TIMER Use Study Kitty as a Pomodoro timer or deep work timer. • One-tap focus sessions • Custom study duration • Distraction-free study mode • Unlimited focus sessions • Perfect for deep work and long study blocks This is more than a simple timer. It is a complete focus app built for serious students. WEEKLY STUDY PLANNER Plan your study schedule clearly with a built-in weekly planner. • Organize tasks by day • Set priorities • Track completed vs pending tasks • Manage exam preparation efficiently If you are looking for a study planner app for school or university, Study Kitty keeps everything simple and structured. STUDY TRACKER & SMART STATS Track your study time and productivity with detailed analytics. • Total study time tracker • Daily and weekly progress charts • Longest focus session • Best study hours • Study streak history See how you improve over time. Measure consistency, not just hours. STUDY STREAKS & MOTIVATION SYSTEM Build daily study streaks and stay accountable. • Daily streak counter • Achievement badges • Long-term consistency tracking • Motivation without stress Study Kitty helps turn studying into a habit. STUDY CHALLENGES & STUDY RACE Compete with friends or challenge yourself. • 14-day study streak challenges • Study hour goals • Study race to 100 hours • Compete for consistency Perfect for students who want accountability and friendly competition. CUTE CAT REWARDS SYSTEM Unlock cat badges as you complete study goals and focus sessions. A simple reward system that keeps motivation high while studying. WHO IS STUDY KITTY FOR? • School students • University students • Exam preparation • Competitive exam learners • Anyone who needs a study timer and planner • Students who struggle with procrastination WHY STUDY KITTY? • Study timer + Pomodoro timer in one app • Weekly study planner • Study tracker with detailed stats • Focus app with streak system • Productivity app designed specifically for students • Clean, minimal, distraction-free interface If you are searching for a study timer, focus timer, Pomodoro app, study planner, productivity tracker, or exam preparation app, Study Kitty is built for you. Download Study Kitty and transform your study routine into a consistent, focused, and productive habit. Subscription prices: Yearly – $14.99 Monthly – $3.99 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tomoru

Features
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Tomoru is a study timer with a companion, built to keep you studying every day until exam day. The more you focus, the brighter your companion glows. Exam countdown Add your exam date and the Focus screen shows what today needs, like "108 days to your exam, 35 min left today". Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets show the days left at a glance. Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest switch automatically, with a longer break after every 4 sessions. Your companion rests during breaks. Change the break lengths in Settings, or skip ahead. A stopwatch mode is there for open-ended sessions. Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Turn your phone face down and your companion and the time left stay on the Lock Screen, with Stop and Skip buttons. Your companion sends a notification when time is up. Stopping early still counts Stop after 5 minutes or more and the minutes and stars are kept. Subjects Pick a subject before you start and each session is saved under it (3 subjects on the free plan). Totals per subject come with Tomoru Pro. Keep going - A daily goal (30, 60 or 120 minutes, or your own) - Study habits with a streak - A streak freeze that covers a missed day - A 70-day heatmap - A share card for your study account Your companion and rooms Tomo, or Fuku the owl. Headband, glasses and scarf outfits, 7 rooms such as a cafe, an engawa and a kotatsu, and room sounds. All of them are earned with the stars you collect by focusing. Tomoru Pro - Unlimited subjects, with totals per subject - As many exam countdowns as you need - One more streak freeze every month (up to 3) - Stars twice as fast, plus 300 stars when you buy - Unlimited study habits Choose yearly (with a 7-day free trial), monthly, or a one-time purchase. No account needed. Everything stays on your device. No ads, no tracking. Tomoru Pro yearly and monthly are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The one-time purchase does not renew. Terms of Use: https://evelaina.com/tomoru/terms Privacy Policy: https://evelaina.com/tomoru/privacy

Screenshots

Study Kitty3 screens
Tomoru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Study Kitty at every 2 days against Tomoru's every 3 months. Study Kitty also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Study Kitty sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Tomoru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Kitty ships an update every 2 days, Tomoru every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Study Kitty versus Tomoru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy KittyTomoru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJushkinbek BekniyozovVytautas Jazbutis

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Study Kitty

Subscriptions4
  • Study Kitty Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Study Kitty Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Study Kitty Yearly Special Offer$12.991 Year
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  • Study Kitty Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Tomoru

Subscriptions1
  • Tomoru Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tomoru Pro (Lifetime)$6.99

Questions

Is Study Kitty free?
Study Kitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomoru free?
Tomoru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Kitty or Tomoru have ads?
Neither Study Kitty nor Tomoru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Kitty or Tomoru?
Study Kitty ships an update every 2 days, and Tomoru every 3 months. Most recently, Study Kitty was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tomoru on October 18, 2026.

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