# Beyond the Mountain vs Pomagotchi

The clearest difference is rating: Pomagotchi at 4.9 against Beyond the Mountain's 4.0. Pomagotchi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Beyond the Mountain's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beyond the Mountain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pomagotchi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomagotchi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Beyond the Mountain's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pomagotchi's.

Beyond the Mountain ships an update monthly, Pomagotchi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond the Mountain | Pomagotchi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-mountain/id1161320708/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomagotchi/id6759592794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 953 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Lomakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/580878684) | [Sean Dryden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154389473) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond the Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-mountain/id1161320708)

Guide a lost individual through a wilderness survival scenario by communicating via a special device. Your decisions shape the narrative, influencing the plot twists, character interactions, and the ultimate outcome of the adventure.

**Highlights:** Nonlinear storyline with plot twists, Real-time gameplay, no artificial pauses, Item collection and usage for progression, Randomness affecting outcomes, Character interaction and choice, Multiple endings and replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Immortality | $0.99 | one-time |
| Immortality | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pomagotchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomagotchi/id6759592794)

Care for a virtual Pomeranian with a unique personality that evolves based on your interactions. Enjoy mini-games, a cozy mystery, and personalized letters from your pet. The experience is private, on-device, and ad-free.

**Highlights:** Evolving pet personality, On-device AI for privacy, Mini-games and challenges, Personalized letters and stories, Interactive backyard and environments, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluff Society Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 5 Pom Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 13 Pom Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23 Pom Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Pom Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Pom Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puffy Posh Pom Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| P.O.M. Trust Fund | $49.99 | one-time |
| Beta Tester Pack | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond the Mountain free?

Beyond the Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomagotchi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beyond the Mountain or Pomagotchi?

Pomagotchi is rated higher. Beyond the Mountain averages 4.0 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Pomagotchi averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Beyond the Mountain or Pomagotchi have ads?

Neither Beyond the Mountain nor Pomagotchi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond the Mountain or Pomagotchi?

Beyond the Mountain ships an update monthly, and Pomagotchi every 9 days. Most recently, Beyond the Mountain was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pomagotchi on November 7, 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.*