# FocusPaws vs Cat's Study

The clearest difference is ads: FocusPaws at none against Cat's Study's shown. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPaws sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cat's Study sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusPaws ships an update every 6 days, Cat's Study every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusPaws | Cat's Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jinhee Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773035840) | [Lo-Fi Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796905768) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspaws-social-focus-timer/id6773035838)

This app helps you stay focused on tasks by connecting you with friends and featuring cute animal companions. Track your progress visually and achieve your daily goals together, even when apart.

**Highlights:** Focus with friends remotely, Adorable animal companions, Select task and start timer, Track progress visually, Real-time friend status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| time 500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| time 1200 | $1.69 | one-time |
| time 2000 | $2.39 | one-time |


### Cat's Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-study-focus-timer/id6816829300)

Enhance your focus with a charming virtual cat companion. This app offers customizable Pomodoro timers, task planning, and progress tracking. Personalize your study space with various themes and ambient sounds, and connect with friends for shared focus sessions.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro and stopwatch timers, Task planning and scheduling, Focus time tracking and streaks, Ambient soundscapes and room themes, Virtual cat companion, Social focus crews

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cat's Study Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cat's Study Pro Annual | $14.49 | per year |
| 100 Coins | $1.49 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cat's Study Pro Lifetime | $33.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusPaws free?

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

### Is Cat's Study free?

Cat's Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FocusPaws or Cat's Study have ads?

Cat's Study shows ads; FocusPaws does not.

### Which is updated more often, FocusPaws or Cat's Study?

FocusPaws ships an update every 6 days, and Cat's Study every 4 days. Most recently, FocusPaws was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cat's Study on November 1, 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.*