# My aibo vs ARITAKA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARITAKA at 100% against My aibo's 17%. ARITAKA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). My aibo's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

My aibo is free to download; ARITAKA costs $9.99 up front. My aibo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. ARITAKA asks for nothing beyond the download.

My aibo ships an update every 2 months, ARITAKA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My aibo | ARITAKA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aibo/id1321276446/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **100** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 359 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sony Group Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/371425038) | [charapla](https://appshunter.io/developer/765338912) |

## What reviewers say

### My aibo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aibo/id1321276446)

Enhance your experience with your robotic companion. Track daily activities, view photos taken by your aibo, and participate in special events. This app helps you build lasting memories and enjoy unique interactions with your aibo.

**Highlights:** View aibo's feelings, Daily activity logs and diary, Access aibo's photos, Special event experiences, Manage aibo settings, Shared mealtimes with aibo

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins x 110 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins x 330(Bonus coins x 90) | $26.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $37.99 | one-time |
| Coins x 610(Bonus coins x 220) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $74.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1200(Bonus coins 530) | $99.99 | one-time |


### ARITAKA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aritaka/id6782259913)

Explore astrological concepts with detailed visualizations of planets, signs, and houses from multiple perspectives. Understand celestial motion and chart interpretations through interactive 3D simulations and traditional astrological tools.

**Highlights:** Sphere View: celestial sphere visualization, Sky Chart View: 3D horizon and meridian projection, Stereographic View: free sky navigation, Solar System View: objective chart vantage point, Multiple house systems and ayanamsha options, Direct date/time editing with VCR controls, Screenshot and URL sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My aibo free?

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

### Is ARITAKA free?

ARITAKA costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do My aibo or ARITAKA have ads?

Neither My aibo nor ARITAKA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My aibo or ARITAKA?

My aibo ships an update every 2 months, and ARITAKA every 4 days. Most recently, My aibo was updated on October 21, 2026 and ARITAKA on October 9, 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.*