# Meowchi vs Stop Doomscrolling

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Meowchi at 11 against Stop Doomscrolling's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meowchi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per 7 days and Stop Doomscrolling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Meowchi against 5.0 for Stop Doomscrolling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meowchi has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meowchi ships an update every 6 days, Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meowchi | Stop Doomscrolling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowchi-adhd-focus-timer/id6779157856/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-doomscrolling-derot/id6784308174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 260 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Minh Tram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894763035) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760383102) |

## What reviewers say

### Meowchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowchi-adhd-focus-timer/id6779157856)

This app offers a gamified approach to focus, featuring a virtual cat companion that helps users stay on task. It includes app blocking, custom soundscapes, and progress tracking, designed with neurodivergent individuals in mind.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat companion for focus sessions, App and website blocker, Customizable focus soundscapes, Gamified Pomodoro timer, Collectible mochi and room customization, Progress tracking with activity charts, Widgets and Live Activities support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meowchi Pro - Weekly | $1.19 | per 7 days |
| Meowchi Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Meowchi Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Midnight Ube Rug | $0.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Ube Sofa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Ube Window | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Ube Case | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow Cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Meowchi Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Stop Doomscrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-doomscrolling-derot/id6784308174)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen usage. It offers daily limits, a brain health score, and digital detox challenges to build better habits and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Track screen time with analytics, Set daily usage limits, Brain health score, 7-day digital detox challenges, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Derot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Derot Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meowchi free?

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

### Is Stop Doomscrolling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meowchi or Stop Doomscrolling?

Meowchi and Stop Doomscrolling are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Meowchi or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?

Neither Meowchi nor Stop Doomscrolling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meowchi or Stop Doomscrolling?

Meowchi ships an update every 6 days, and Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. Most recently, Meowchi was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling on November 10, 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.*