Comparison

Pochi vs NightMeow

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

Head to head
About

Pochi

Features
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Pick a timer. Decorate it. Focus. Pochi is a focus timer you decorate with stickers. When the timer on your screen is one you made cute yourself, it's a little easier to stay with your work. β–  Pick your timer Dial, Donut, Moon, Flower, Berry Milk, Heart, Stars, Hourglass, Candle, Cat, Flip, and Big Numbers. Each of the 12 timers shows time passing in its own way. Choose 15, 25, 45, or 50 minutes, or set any time you like. Flip and Big Numbers fill the whole screen β€” perfect for study-with-me videos. β–  Decorate it with stickers Place stickers on your timer board, then move, resize, and rotate them however you like. 94 stickers: animals, snacks, plants, weather, stationery, study, and feelings, plus hand-drawn crayon sets for exams and celebrations. You can also change the background, main color, paper (Plain, Grid, Dot, Check, Cork, Lined), and border (Clean, Crayon, Colored Pencil). β–  Save your looks Everyday, exam week, birthday week… Save a decorated timer as a look and bring it back anytime. β–  Share it as a card Put today's decorated timer, your focus time, and time per tag on a single card. Pick 1:1, 3:4, or 9:16, then share it right away or save it to Photos. You can make a card of this month's calendar, too. β–  Your days fill the calendar Every session you finish lands on that day's calendar. Put stickers on the days, too, and decorate your month. Add to-dos for each day and tap β–Ά to start a timer for that tag right away. Leave a one-line note after a session, or add a record you forgot to time. β–  See your progress at a glance How much you focused each day, where your time went, and how consistent you've been β€” shown as bars, a breakdown by tag, and a 5-week heatmap. β–  Make it yours Add your nickname and your timer's title becomes "Joy's timer". Studying past midnight? Move the start of your day later. You can also keep the screen on while the timer runs. Use Pochi in English or Korean β€” switch anytime in Settings. β–  Your records stay on your phone No sign-up, no login. Everything is stored only on your device and never sent anywhere. Export your data from Settings before you switch phones. β–  Free and Pochi Plus Focusing and keeping records are never limited in the free version. Β· Free: 4 timers (Dial, Donut, Moon, Big Numbers), 41 stickers, 4 color combinations, 2 papers, 2 board shapes, 2 saved looks, weekly stats Β· Pochi Plus: all 12 timers, 94 stickers, 36 color themes, 6 papers, 3 board shapes, crayon and colored-pencil borders, 12 saved looks, monthly stats and heatmap β–  About subscriptions Pochi Plus Monthly β€” renews automatically every month Pochi Plus Yearly β€” renews automatically every year (7-day free trial) Pochi Plus Lifetime β€” one-time purchase, no renewal Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. If you cancel during the free trial, you won't be charged. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pochi Terms: https://pochi-three.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pochi-three.vercel.app/privacy

About

NightMeow

This app helps you focus by using a cute cat-themed timer. As you study, virtual cats appear and grow, rewarding your concentration. You can also block distracting apps and websites, and view your progress in a daily room.

Highlights
  • Cat-themed focus timer
  • Collectible feline companions
  • Distraction blocking
  • Lock Screen Live Activities
  • Daily room for records
  • Customizable study day start
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Quiet nights. Focus time shared with cats. NightMeow is a study timer with little feline companions. Tap the box to start. As you focus, a small friend inside begins to appear. [A little friend that grows with your focus] The box peeks open at 10 minutes. Meet a kitten at 25 minutes and a grown cat at 50. Keep studying, and a new box appears every 90 minutes. Focus without a pause button, then finish your session to save your record. [Your daily room and cat collection] When you finish, see the friends who joined you and revisit your records in each day's room. Each page shows up to 13 visitors, with more on the next page. Sessions shorter than one minute record time only. Discover different cats and invite them to your next study session. [A day that fits your routine] Choose midnight, 5 AM, or any whole hour from midnight to 8 AM as the start of your study day. Changes apply to sessions started after the effective time shown in the app. Past records stay unchanged. [Focus on your Lock Screen] Enable Live Activities to see your study time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices. The timer keeps running when the screen is off. [Block distractions while you study] Optionally allow Screen Time access and choose apps, websites, or categories to restrict. They are blocked when you start studying and unblocked when you finish. Blocking automatically ends after a maximum of 12 hours, and you can revoke access in device settings. You can also use the timer without blocking anything. [Simple and quiet] β€’ No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases β€’ No account required β€’ Study records stored on your device β€’ Record backup and restore β€’ Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese Support and feedback: ddubangstudio@gmail.com

Screenshots

Pochi4 screens
NightMeow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NightMeow at none against Pochi's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pochi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NightMeow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pochi ships an update every 4 days, NightMeow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Pochi versus NightMeow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPochiNightMeow
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoyoung Parksubin kang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pochi

Subscriptions2
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  • 포치 ν”ŒλŸ¬μŠ€ μ—°κ°„7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • 포치 ν”ŒλŸ¬μŠ€ 평생 μ†Œμž₯$29.99
None

NightMeow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pochi free?
Pochi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NightMeow free?
NightMeow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pochi or NightMeow have ads?
Neither Pochi nor NightMeow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pochi or NightMeow?
Pochi ships an update every 4 days, and NightMeow every 5 days. Most recently, Pochi was updated on October 12, 2026 and NightMeow on October 4, 2026.

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