# StayMe vs Focus Cat

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Cat at none against StayMe's shown. Focus Cat also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). StayMe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StayMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Cat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StayMe ships an update every 3 days, Focus Cat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StayMe | Focus Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-boncuk/id6778111489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 224 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaehyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895990726) | [Abdullah Murat Guc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757911803) |

## What reviewers say

### StayMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayme-study-with-me-timer/id6765552659)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StayMe Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| StayMe Premium (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |


### Focus Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cat-boncuk/id6778111489)

This app gamifies focus sessions by allowing users to work alongside friends in a virtual study room. Earn in-app currency for distraction-free minutes to customize your virtual cat and shared living space. Optional features include app blocking and habit tracking.

**Highlights:** Social focus sessions with friends, Earn coins for focused time, Customize virtual cat and room, Collaborative shared living space, Optional distraction blocking, Habit tracking and planning tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boncuk Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Boncuk Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StayMe free?

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

### Is Focus Cat free?

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

### Do StayMe or Focus Cat have ads?

StayMe shows ads; Focus Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, StayMe or Focus Cat?

StayMe ships an update every 3 days, and Focus Cat every 2 weeks. Most recently, StayMe was updated on November 5, 2026 and Focus Cat on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*