# Stellar vs Focus Pet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellar at none against Focus Pet's 9. Stellar also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focus Pet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Pet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stellar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stellar ships an update every 2 months, Focus Pet every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar | Focus Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-study-timer/id6761855692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Khuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878590402) | [Orhun Arda Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891812155) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-study-timer/id6760194209)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pet-study-timer/id6761855692)

This app gamifies focus sessions by rewarding users with virtual currency and pet growth for completing study or work intervals. It offers collaborative focus rooms, customizable habitats, and tools for habit tracking and journaling.

**Highlights:** Gamified Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet growth and customization, Collaborative focus rooms, Habit tracking and journaling, Customizable habitats and backgrounds, Ambient soundscapes

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| All premium. Save 58% vs monthly. | $24.99 | per year |
| 750 Focus Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Focus Pet - Study Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Focus Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Focus Coins 1200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Focus Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Coins 3000 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar free?

Stellar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Pet free?

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

### Do Stellar or Focus Pet have ads?

Focus Pet shows ads; Stellar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar or Focus Pet?

Stellar ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Pet every 3 days. Most recently, Stellar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus Pet on November 5, 2026.

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