Comparison

FocusCat vs Puperino

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

Head to head
About

FocusCat

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
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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

Puperino

Features
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Meet Biscuit, a sleepy little pup and your cute study buddy. He keeps you company while you study and work. Puperino is a calm Pomodoro study timer with a cozy companion. Press Start and Biscuit curls up in his bed beside you. Stay focused until the timer ends and he'll bring you a gift: a tennis ball, your missing sock, or even a rare golden frisbee. A FOCUS TIMER THAT FEELS LIKE A FRIEND Whether you're revising for exams, doing homework, writing an essay or working through your to-do list, Puperino turns focus time into something you look forward to. Simple 25-minute Pomodoro sessions with breaks, or count up as long as you like. Gentle and ADHD-friendly: no pressure, just a friendly pup who's happy you showed up. HE LEARNS TRICKS Keep your focus streak going and Biscuit learns to give paw, roll over, sit pretty and play dead. Press and hold him to ask for one. EXAM COUNTDOWN Set your exam date and Biscuit counts down the days with you, then wears his lucky tie on exam day. MAKE IT YOURS Trade gifts for bones and decorate Biscuit's room. Choose from seasonal rooms like Cherry Blossom, Summer Seaside, Pumpkin Harvest and Cozy Christmas. Pick a new bed, dress him up in hats, glasses, scarves and more, and save his room as your wallpaper. STAY ON TRACK • Stay Mode keeps you off your phone during a session • Tasks with subtasks, so you know what to focus on • Link a task to a session and see where your study time goes • A live countdown on your Lock Screen • Gentle reminders when a session or break ends PUPERINO PRO Go further with Pro: • Focus stats, streaks and weekly charts • Home Screen widget with Biscuit • Rain, fireplace and brown noise to help you concentrate • Better gifts and double bones • Pro-only rooms, beds and outfits Pro is available monthly, yearly (with a free trial for new subscribers) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://puperino.netlify.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://puperino.netlify.app/privacy/

Screenshots

FocusCat4 screens
Puperino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Puperino at none against FocusCat's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Puperino sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCat ships an update every 5 days, Puperino every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FocusCat versus Puperino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCatPuperino
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForward TecnologiaStefan Martin Eriksson

Customer experience

FocusCat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Puperino

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$34.991 Year
4 purchases

Puperino

Subscriptions3
  • Puperino Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Puperino Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Puperino Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Puperino Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is FocusCat free?
FocusCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puperino free?
Puperino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusCat or Puperino?
FocusCat and Puperino are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do FocusCat or Puperino have ads?
FocusCat shows ads; Puperino does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusCat or Puperino?
FocusCat ships an update every 5 days, and Puperino every 3 days. Most recently, FocusCat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puperino on October 24, 2026.

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