# Meowchi vs Derot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Derot at every 4 days against Meowchi's every 9 days. Meowchi's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meowchi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Derot 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 Derot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meowchi has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meowchi ships an update every 9 days, Derot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meowchi | Derot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowchi-cute-cat-focus-timer/id6779157856/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/id6784308174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 301 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | 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-cute-cat-focus-timer/id6779157856)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual companion create alongside you. Complete tasks to earn rewards, unlock decorations, and build a cozy world. Features include app blocking, ambient sounds, and detailed focus statistics.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion creates alongside you, Earn rewards and unlock decorations, Stay Focused Mode with app blocking, Pomodoro and countdown timers, Ambient music and ASMR sounds, Focus statistics tracking, Widgets and Live Activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meowchi Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Meowchi Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Meowchi Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Derot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/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 Derot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meowchi or Derot?

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

### Do Meowchi or Derot have ads?

Neither Meowchi nor Derot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meowchi or Derot?

Meowchi ships an update every 9 days, and Derot every 4 days. Most recently, Meowchi was updated on October 22, 2026 and Derot on October 6, 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.*