# Pirates vs Cat Hourglass

Pirates and Cat Hourglass are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Pirates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cat Hourglass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirates | Cat Hourglass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirates-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6787769872/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857417631) | [QUN LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799467354) |

## What reviewers say

### Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirates-cat-pomodoro-timer/id6787769872)

Take back control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize a focus timer with custom soundscapes to enhance productivity. Enjoy a fun, engaging experience with unique characters and ships while gaining clear insights into your progress.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Focus timer with Pomodoro, Customizable soundscapes, Engaging character and ship designs, On-device blocking via Screen Time API, Progress insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Cat Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-hourglass-focus-timer/id6810741521)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Cat Hourglass Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirates free?

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

### Is Cat Hourglass free?

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

### Do Pirates or Cat Hourglass have ads?

Neither Pirates nor Cat Hourglass shows ads.

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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.*