My Gecko vs Turtle Beach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Gecko
Care for a virtual gecko that has entered your home. Feed it regularly to help it grow and thrive. Be mindful of its needs, as neglecting it for too long can lead to its demise.
- Virtual pet care
- Feed your gecko
- Gecko growth simulation
- Survival mechanics
- Cute pet simulator
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A gecko has entered your home! Raise it with care and help it to grow big. Raising it is really easy. You just have to feed it once every 2-3 days! If you leave it for over a week, the gecko will die, so please be careful!
Turtle Beach
Embark on an exciting adventure guiding a newborn turtle from the beach to the ocean. Learn about marine life and conservation challenges through engaging gameplay.
- Guide a newborn turtle to safety
- Experience natural obstacles
- Learn about marine life
- Raise awareness for conservation
- Exciting adventure gameplay
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An Educational and Exciting Adventure Awaits You at "Turtle Beach"! From shell to ocean: Be the hero in the race for survival!" In this exciting game, every second counts. Your mission is simple but exciting: guide a newborn turtle across a beach to reach the safety of the ocean . Realism and Environmental Awareness: Did you know that only 1 in every 1,000 to 10,000 newborn sea turtles survives to adulthood? This game puts you in the flippers of a small turtle who faces natural obstacles on his journey to the sea. It is an exciting and educational way to learn about marine life and the conservation challenges these species face. Contribute to Positive Change: This game is not only fun, but it also makes you think about the importance of marine conservation. It's a great way to raise awareness about the threats sea turtles face, from natural predation to human impacts such as pollution and climate change. Download Now Are you ready for the adventure? Download "Turtle Beach" today and embark on an exciting odyssey that will keep you glued to your screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Gecko at 4.3 against Turtle Beach's 3.0. My Gecko also leads on ratings volume (327 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Turtle Beach's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Gecko holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Gecko has 327 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
My Gecko ships an update every 12 months, Turtle Beach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Gecko | Turtle Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (327 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 327 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HENN Inc. | Manu Sitaras Stier |
Customer experience
My Gecko
Turtle Beach
Bugs and requests
My Gecko
Reported bugs
2 issues- Gecko doesn't die even when neglected
- Ads cannot be closed
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to choose different lizard types
- Customizable tank and accessories
- Mini-games and interactive features
- Breeding and raising baby geckos
- Ability to take the gecko on walks or interact more
Turtle Beach
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Gecko
No in-app purchases
Turtle Beach
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Gecko free?
Is Turtle Beach free?
Which has better reviews, My Gecko or Turtle Beach?
Do My Gecko or Turtle Beach have ads?
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