# Axolochi vs Pet Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axolochi at 92% against Pet Idle's 76%. Axolochi also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.2K). Pet Idle's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Axolochi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pet Idle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Axolochi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axolochi has 11K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Axolochi's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pet Idle's.

Axolochi ships an update every 3 months, Pet Idle monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axolochi | Pet Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axolochi/id1432184360/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) | [Prota Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648375537) |

## What reviewers say

### Axolochi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axolochi/id1432184360)

Care for adorable aquatic creatures, helping them grow through various life stages. Discover and collect hundreds of unique shapes and colors as you nurture them from egg to adult. Release them to unlock new possibilities and continue the cycle of hatching and collecting.

**Highlights:** Hatch and raise axolotls, Collect hundreds of shapes and colors, Bathe, feed, and play with pets, Unlock new colors and combinations, Release axolotls to get new eggs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Adorable axolotls
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🎉 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎁 Treasure room feature
- 🔍 Variety of axolotl types to discover

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression/evolution of axolotls
- 💰 Pearls/currency difficult to obtain
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay, lack of content
- 🔒 Limited interactions with axolotls
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Feeding/interaction buttons not working
- Duplicate axolotl eggs appearing
- Treasure chest not disappearing after purchase
- Notifications about axolotl dying
- Ads causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple axolotls at once
- More mini-games and activities
- Easier way to obtain pearls/currency
- Option to name axolotls
- Ability to keep/revisit fully evolved axolotls


### Pet Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185)

Care for virtual dogs and cats in this life simulation game. Manage their needs, teach them tricks, and expand their home. The happier your pets, the more you earn.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care system, House building and decoration, Teach pets tricks, Multiple pet breeds, Unique pet personalities, Robots and drones for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15.000 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75.000 Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cat Lover's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dog Lover's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute pets
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🏠 Customizable home
- 🤖 Helpful automated drones
- 🎨 Adorable graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pets and items
- 🔍 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🛑 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🔊 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unplayable after receiving the panda pet
- Pets' needs and stats get stuck in an unresponsive state
- Drones and automated features stop working properly
- Game resets progress after updates or device changes

**Requested features**

- Add more pet breeds
- Implement a pet breeding feature
- Allow moving and rotating furniture
- Add a litter box or way to clean up pet messes
- Improve the daily reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axolochi free?

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

### Is Pet Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Axolochi or Pet Idle?

Axolochi is rated higher. Axolochi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pet Idle averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Axolochi or Pet Idle have ads?

Both Axolochi and Pet Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Axolochi or Pet Idle?

Axolochi ships an update every 3 months, and Pet Idle monthly. Most recently, Axolochi was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pet Idle on November 10, 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.*