# Kobako vs Puperino

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puperino at every 6 days against Kobako's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kobako sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Puperino sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kobako ships an update every 5 weeks, Puperino every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kobako | Puperino |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puperino-pomodoro-study-timer/id6818319916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Gaidash](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790895643) | [Stefan Martin Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818319918) |

## What reviewers say

### Kobako

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kobako-idea-tracker/id6792470104)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kobako Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Kobako Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rich Capybara | $9.99 | one-time |


### Puperino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puperino-pomodoro-study-timer/id6818319916)

This app uses a virtual puppy companion to help you stay focused during study or work sessions. Earn rewards, customize your puppy's environment, and track your progress with gentle reminders and a lock screen countdown.

**Highlights:** Virtual puppy companion for motivation, Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions, Task and subtask management, Focus streak tracking and rewards, Exam countdown feature, Customizable puppy rooms and outfits, Lock screen countdown widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puperino Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Puperino Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Puperino Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Puperino Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kobako free?

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

### Is Puperino free?

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

### Do Kobako or Puperino have ads?

Neither Kobako nor Puperino shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kobako or Puperino?

Kobako ships an update every 5 weeks, and Puperino every 6 days. Most recently, Kobako was updated on October 29, 2026 and Puperino on October 29, 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.*