# Not Now Okay? vs Cat Hourglass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Not Now Okay? at none against Cat Hourglass's 4. Not Now Okay? also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Cat Hourglass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Hourglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Not Now Okay? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Not Now Okay? ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat Hourglass every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Not Now Okay? | Cat Hourglass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ken Yanagisako](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895026897) | [QUN LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799467354) |

## What reviewers say

### Not Now Okay?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-now-okay-pomodoro-timer/id6762818719)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-hourglass-focus-timer/id6810741521)

Enhance focus with a charming cat companion and rewarding gameplay. Earn fish by completing timed sessions to unlock custom rewards, track progress with detailed statistics, and enjoy offline functionality. Syncs seamlessly between iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Earn fish for rewards, Detailed focus statistics, iPhone and Apple Watch sync, Offline functionality, Screen Time restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.00 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Cat Hourglass Lifetime | $10.49 | one-time |
| Cat Hourglass Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Not Now Okay? free?

Not Now Okay? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cat Hourglass free?

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

### Do Not Now Okay? or Cat Hourglass have ads?

Neither Not Now Okay? nor Cat Hourglass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Not Now Okay? or Cat Hourglass?

Not Now Okay? ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat Hourglass every 3 days. Most recently, Not Now Okay? was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cat Hourglass on November 6, 2026.

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