Comparison

Destination vs Pixel Virtual Pet

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

Head to head
About

Destination

Train and battle your own dragons in this RPG adventure. Embark on hunts to strengthen your dragons, then test their might in arena battles. Explore a world filled with characters and share maps with other trainers.

Highlights
  • Dragon training and customization
  • Real-time hunting missions
  • Dragon arena battles
  • Engage with in-game characters
  • Share maps with other players
  • 1-on-1 PvP combat
Features
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* English localization added! We realize there are still some rough patches that need smoothing out, but we just couldn't wait to give you what we have! We hope you enjoy it while we work on the finishing touches and thank you again for your patience and support! --- Intro Ever want to train your own dragon? Ever want to watch her fight? Now you can in this accessible, yet deep RPG adventure! ▼ You want dragons? We got dragons of shapes and sizes! Choose a dragon of your liking to start with and embark on a fantastic journey to find (and train) the ultimate dragon! ▼ Train your dragon to make her stronger! Set out on hunts with your dragon and they'll come back stronger or with new special abilities and skills! Hunts occur in real-time, so you can wait for for your dragon to return, or tap bring her home faster! Play as much (or as little) as you want! ▼ Dragon Battles After taking your dragon out on hunts to make her stronger, you also engage in hot, dragon-on-dragon combat in the Arena! Victory will increase your standings and grant special loot! The higher you climb the rankings, the stronger your foes become! ▼ A cast of wacky, would-be heroes! Crazy, unexpected events! The world is full of more than just dragons! There are also people of all shapes and sizes! Spark up a conversation and you could earn items or help them with their troubles. They may even challenge you to a fight! The further you progress, the larger the cast will become! ▼ Share maps with trainers all around the world Maps can give you access to rare hunts, which in turn can reward you with new abilities & ultimates! Share your favorite maps with others on Twitter and reap the rewards! ▼ PvP battles of epic scale(s)! Want to find out who has the strongest dragon? Then challenge your friends in 1-on-1 combat! You can choose to battle with your current dragon, or any other dragon you have trained up until that point in time! * Dragons outgrowing their training periods will be released. They may be gone, but their data will live on in your pocket!

About

Pixel Virtual Pet

Care for a digital companion by feeding, playing, and engaging in various activities. Your interactions influence your pet's development and happiness. Enjoy this experience anytime, anywhere, with offline support.

Highlights
  • Nurture a digital companion
  • Feeding and playing activities
  • Pet growth and happiness tracking
  • Offline gameplay support
  • Interactive pet care
Features
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Dive into the heartwarming world of 'Virtual Pet', where you can nurture your own digital companion. From feeding and playing to exploring different activities, every interaction shapes your pet's growth and happiness. With offline support, your pet's journey is seamless and always ready to brighten your day!

Screenshots

Destination4 screens
Pixel Virtual Pet3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Destination at 71% against Pixel Virtual Pet's 0%. Destination also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Pixel Virtual Pet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Destination sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Virtual Pet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Destination holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destination has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Destination's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Virtual Pet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Destination ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Virtual Pet daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Destination versus Pixel Virtual Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDestinationPixel Virtual Pet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHironori YoshikawaCleto May

Customer experience

Destination

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Pixel Virtual Pet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Destination

One-time10
  • 200,000G$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Free ADV Skip$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 420,000G$1.99
  • 880,000G$3.99
  • 60,000G$4.99
  • 1,920,000G$7.99
  • 4,800,000G$15.99
  • 360,000G$19.99
  • 1,000,000G$49.99
None

Pixel Virtual Pet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Destination free?
Destination is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Virtual Pet free?
Pixel Virtual Pet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Destination or Pixel Virtual Pet?
Destination is rated higher. Destination averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Pixel Virtual Pet averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Destination or Pixel Virtual Pet have ads?
Destination shows ads; Pixel Virtual Pet does not.
Which is updated more often, Destination or Pixel Virtual Pet?
Destination ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Virtual Pet daily. Most recently, Destination was updated on June 1, 2026 and Pixel Virtual Pet on September 14, 2026.

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