Comparison

PixelFocus vs Meow Timer

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

Head to head
About

PixelFocus

Features
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You sit down. You're ready to focus. A quiet desk, a bit of light, and a little buddy who sets off in your place โ€” PixelFocus turns every bit of focus into companionship worth coming back to. Focus is how it grows Press start, and your pixel buddy travels on your behalf. By the time you look up, it's brought back XP, coins, and something new to wear โ€” never empty-handed. The more you focus, the farther it roams, and the more it becomes *yours*. Every session is a journey From cherry-blossom hills to snowy ridges and windswept shores โ€” every level you reach opens another door. Where to today? Roll, dress up, collect โ€” slowly Spend the coins you earned by focusing on rolls, and dress your buddy in looks you love. From common to mythic, fill a wardrobe that's the two of yours. Focus soundscapes & lo-fi Reach for calm focus soundscapes when you need to lock in, or switch to lo-fi when you want to loosen up. Pick one, turn the world down, and stay a while. It can sense you're truly focused (optional) Turn on camera mode and your buddy quietly senses your focus โ€” entirely on your device. Frames are processed live and never stored, uploaded, or sent anywhere. Rather not? Timer mode keeps you company just the same. No punishment, only what adds up Streaks, a focus diary, and a warm hello each day. Break a streak and nothing's taken away โ€” your buddy just misses you a little. Here, sticking with it is remembered gently. If you love pixel art, cozy growth and collecting, and a little ritual of calm โ€” sit down, focus a while, and let your buddy go see the world for you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.dazepixel.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.dazepixel.com/privacy

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Meow Timer

Features
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Adorable Characters, Always by Your Side A little animated animal keeps you company while the timer runs โ€” Kitty, Shiba, Panda, Froggy, Elephant, Cream Bear, Koala, Peach Pig, Hamsterโ€ฆ It counts down with you, cheers you on in the final stretch, and celebrates with you when time's up. Handy Presets + Custom Durations Built-in go-to durations like "Focus," "Catnap," "Zone out," and "Water break" โ€” tap and go. You can also set any minutes and seconds you like, save up to 8, and drag to reorder or rename them to find the set you love best. Skins to Suit Your Mood Two styles: Cartoon Characters and Minimal Solid Colors. Love a character? Recolor it in whatever shade you like, so the interface truly looks like yours. Timer Music & Finish Sounds Play mellow grooves and nature sounds while timing โ€” Recovery, Chill Beats, Stream, Ocean Waves โ€” to keep you company through every session. Finish sounds are your choice too: Charge, Victory, Clear Bell โ€” pick the one that suits you best. Thoughtful Ways to Remind You A finish sound so you never miss when time's up Haptic feedback with vibration for clearer alerts A light cue in the last 5 seconds, so you know the end is near Keeps the screen on while timing, no locking midway Lock Screen + Dynamic Island Check the remaining time right on the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen โ€” stay on top of your progress without opening the app again and again. Simple, Pure, Distraction-Free No complicated settings, no tedious steps. Open it and go โ€” quietly keeping you company to make the most of every stretch of time. Pick a time now, and choose a cartoon animal to wait it out with you.

Screenshots

PixelFocus4 screens
Meow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

PixelFocus and Meow Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PixelFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Meow Timer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelFocus ships an update every 2 days, Meow Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PixelFocus versus Meow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelFocusMeow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size232 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNessLabs้นๅฎ‡ ่‚–

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
9 purchases

Meow Timer

One-time9
  • Shiba Skin$0.99
  • Panda Skin$0.99
  • Froggy Skin$0.99
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  • Elephant Skin$0.99
  • Cream Bear Skin$0.99
  • Koala Skin$0.99
  • Peach Pig Skin$0.99
  • Hamster Skin$0.99
  • Pro โ€” Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is PixelFocus free?
PixelFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meow Timer free?
Meow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelFocus or Meow Timer have ads?
Neither PixelFocus nor Meow Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelFocus or Meow Timer?
PixelFocus ships an update every 2 days, and Meow Timer every 3 days. Most recently, PixelFocus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Meow Timer on October 31, 2026.

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