Focus Dive vs DeskTabby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Dive
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Your brain already knows how to dive deep. Focus Dive just helps you aim it. Stay longer. Go deeper. Collect what you find. - Depth-based focus timer - Ocean treasures as rewards - Built for brains that work differently - Gentle insights, no pressure For hyperfocusers, ADHD minds, and anyone who's tired of fighting their own brain. Dive in.
DeskTabby
This app uses a charming virtual cat to help you stay focused using the Pomodoro technique. It offers a gentle, non-judgmental approach to productivity, rewarding your progress with in-game growth and customization options. Enjoy offline functionality and privacy-focused features.
- Pomodoro focus sessions
- Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
- Cat growth and customization
- Offline functionality
- Daily goals and streaks
- Optional cosmetic in-app purchases
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Make a little time for one thing, with a cat beside you. DeskTabby keeps you company while you read, study, write, or work on something of your own. · Meet your cat: Bring it home, then start when ready. You can also choose a one-minute trial. Naming your cat and choosing a personality can wait. · One thing at a time: Choose a task or start a simple focus session. Pause and return when you need to. · Pick up again: Leave a short progress note or a next step, then find it when you come back. · A shared history: Look back on focused time, completed sessions, and the things you did together. Your cat grows with your focus. · A look of your own: Choose coat colors, patterns, and eyes. Try hats, glasses, scarves, little companions, and desk or sleep scenes together. · Optional gift packs: Some cosmetic choices are available as in-app purchases. They do not buy focus time or growth. · Private by default: No DeskTabby account, ads, analytics, or tracking. Task names and notes are stored locally and excluded from the optional iCloud progress backup. Local file backup and optional private iCloud progress backup are separate choices. Bring one thing. Leave a line. Come back whenever you are ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dive at none against DeskTabby's 9. DeskTabby's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). 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
Both are free to download. DeskTabby sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Dive ships an update every 11 days, DeskTabby every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Dive | DeskTabby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seung Ah Shin | 军 郭 |
In-app purchases
Focus Dive
No in-app purchases
DeskTabby
- Eyewear Pack$3.99
- Headwear Pack$3.99
- Patterns Pack$3.99
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- Neckwear Pack$3.99
- Sleep Scene Pack$3.99
- Desk Scene Pack$3.99
- Pastel Coat Pack$5.99
- Sidekicks Pack$5.99
- Everything, Forever$24.99
