Comparison

FocusCat vs Study Smart Timer

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

Head to head
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/

About

Study Smart Timer

Features
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Study Timer — Pomodoro Focus Timer for Deep Work Boost your productivity with a clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer. Alternate between focused work sessions and short breaks to stay sharp all day. ■ Key Features • Pomodoro Timer - Auto-cycle through Focus / Short Break / Long Break phases - Swipe up or down to quickly adjust session length - Keep Screen On option to prevent display sleep • Focus Statistics - Today's total focus time and completed session count - Daily / Weekly / Monthly statistics with graphs - Focus breakdown by custom tags - Streak tracking for consistent habits • Tag Management - Create custom tags for subjects or projects - Personalize with icons and colors • Ambient Sounds - 6 background soundscapes: Rain, Night Cafe, Nature, White Noise, Forest, Ocean • Personalized Settings - Customize focus duration, break length, rounds, and daily goal - Light / Dark / System theme - 4 color themes: Teal, Rose, Indigo, Amber - Full Korean and English language support • Session History - View and manage your complete focus session history No sign-in required · Fully offline · Banner ads included (AdMob) · No server-side data collection

Screenshots

FocusCat4 screens
Study Smart Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study Smart Timer at none against FocusCat's 4. FocusCat's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. FocusCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Study Smart Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCat ships an update every 6 days, Study Smart Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FocusCat versus Study Smart Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCatStudy Smart Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForward TecnologiaINSEOK CHOI

In-app purchases

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
None

Study Smart Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusCat free?
FocusCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Smart Timer free?
Study Smart Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusCat or Study Smart Timer have ads?
Both FocusCat and Study Smart Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCat or Study Smart Timer?
FocusCat ships an update every 6 days, and Study Smart Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, FocusCat was updated on October 31, 2026 and Study Smart Timer on October 28, 2026.

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