# FocusCat vs StudyJourney

The clearest difference is ads: StudyJourney at none against FocusCat's shown. FocusCat's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StudyJourney sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusCat against 5.0 for StudyJourney. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusCat | StudyJourney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscat-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6759259457/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyjourney/id6806005070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forward Tecnologia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786788784) | [Manish preet ram Saravanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806005072) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscat-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6759259457)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focuscat PRO Monthly - Welcome | $2.99 | per month |
| Focuscat PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Focuscat PRO Annual - Welcome | $26.99 | per year |
| Focuscat PRO Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### StudyJourney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyjourney/id6806005070)

Transform study sessions into engaging virtual journeys with a focus timer. Track progress, build streaks, and unlock new routes and cabins. Keep your study data private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Immersive virtual journeys, Focus timer, Live route view, Progress tracking, Optional app blocking, Unlockable cabins and routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StudyJourney Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StudyJourney Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| StudyJourney Pro — Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusCat free?

FocusCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StudyJourney free?

StudyJourney is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FocusCat or StudyJourney?

FocusCat and StudyJourney are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FocusCat or StudyJourney have ads?

FocusCat shows ads; StudyJourney does not.

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