Comparison

DeskTabby vs Focusnyang

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DeskTabby

This app uses a charming virtual cat to help you stay focused using the Pomodoro technique. It offers a gentle, non-judgmental approach to productivity, rewarding your progress with in-game growth and customization options. Enjoy offline functionality and privacy-focused features.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro focus sessions
  • Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
  • Cat growth and customization
  • Offline functionality
  • Daily goals and streaks
  • Optional cosmetic in-app purchases
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Make a little time for one thing, with a cat beside you. DeskTabby keeps you company while you read, study, write, or work on something of your own. · Meet your cat: Bring it home, then start when ready. You can also choose a one-minute trial. Naming your cat and choosing a personality can wait. · One thing at a time: Choose a task or start a simple focus session. Pause and return when you need to. · Pick up again: Leave a short progress note or a next step, then find it when you come back. · A shared history: Look back on focused time, completed sessions, and the things you did together. Your cat grows with your focus. · A look of your own: Choose coat colors, patterns, and eyes. Try hats, glasses, scarves, little companions, and desk or sleep scenes together. · Optional gift packs: Some cosmetic choices are available as in-app purchases. They do not buy focus time or growth. · Private by default: No DeskTabby account, ads, analytics, or tracking. Task names and notes are stored locally and excluded from the optional iCloud progress backup. Local file backup and optional private iCloud progress backup are separate choices. Bring one thing. Leave a line. Come back whenever you are ready.

About

Focusnyang

Features
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Press play and the sleeping cat opens its eyes. It stays awake with you until the session ends. This is a timer that keeps a record of the time you spend focusing. No setup, no account. ■ Two ways to focus 1) Pomodoro — set a length and focus. Spin the wheel anywhere from one minute to two hours. 2) Endless — no end time. Focus for as long as it lasts. ■ Ten minutes, one stamp Reach ten minutes in a day and the calendar gets a stamp. You don't need long sessions. What builds up is a calendar you filled in a little at a time. ■ Note what you focused on When a session ends you can tag it. Make your own — English, math, workout — and after that it's one tap. Each topic shows how much has piled up. ■ Day, week, month Day — see which days earned a stamp. Week — a bar per weekday, plus your longest day and daily average. Month — the whole month at a glance. ■ Eleven cats Black, White, British, Cheese, Ragdoll, Selkirk, Russian Blue, Calico, Tuxedo, Asura, Bengal. Change the cat and the whole app changes colour to match. More are on the way. ■ Even with the screen off A notification tells you when the session ends. You don't have to keep the app open. ■ Your records stay They're kept in your iCloud, so deleting the app or switching phones brings them back. You can also export them to a file. ■ Nothing is collected No account, no sign-in. We never ask for your name, email, or location. No ads, no analytics. Your records live on your device and in your own iCloud. ■ Free for your first week Everything is unlocked for 7 days from the day you first open the app — the full focus log and every cat skin. After that, the focus log and the paid cats lock. The timer and the black cat stay free forever. To keep the rest, unlock once. A one-time purchase, not a subscription. Available in Korean, English, and Japanese.

Screenshots

DeskTabby4 screens
Focusnyang4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focusnyang at 15.0 against DeskTabby's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DeskTabby sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Focusnyang sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeskTabby ships an update every 5 days, Focusnyang every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DeskTabby versus Focusnyang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskTabbyFocusnyang
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军 郭MIHYANG KIM

In-app purchases

9 purchases

DeskTabby

One-time9
  • Eyewear Pack$3.99
  • Headwear Pack$3.99
  • Patterns Pack$3.99
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  • Neckwear Pack$3.99
  • Sleep Scene Pack$3.99
  • Desk Scene Pack$3.99
  • Pastel Coat Pack$5.99
  • Sidekicks Pack$5.99
  • Everything, Forever$24.99
1 purchases

Focusnyang

One-time1
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is DeskTabby free?
DeskTabby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusnyang free?
Focusnyang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeskTabby or Focusnyang have ads?
Neither DeskTabby nor Focusnyang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeskTabby or Focusnyang?
DeskTabby ships an update every 5 days, and Focusnyang every 3 days. Most recently, DeskTabby was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focusnyang on October 29, 2026.

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