# Tender vs Do Not Feed the Monkeys

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tender at every 3 days against Do Not Feed the Monkeys's every 15 months. Tender also leads on ratings volume (545 vs 38) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tender costs $3.99 and Do Not Feed the Monkeys $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tender against 4.6 for Do Not Feed the Monkeys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tender has 545 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Tender's written reviews are positive against 79% of Do Not Feed the Monkeys's.

Tender ships an update every 3 days, Do Not Feed the Monkeys every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tender | Do Not Feed the Monkeys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-creature-comforts/id1448211141/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-not-feed-the-monkeys/id1462612407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 890 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kenny Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/916299994) | [Alawar Entertainment, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/309047467) |

## What reviewers say

### Tender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-creature-comforts/id1448211141)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

This narrative game simulates the modern dating experience with an intergalactic twist. Swipe through alien profiles, chat with matches, and schedule dates to explore branching storylines about connection and rejection.

**Highlights:** Swipe through intergalactic profiles, Chat with matches, Schedule and play out dates, Branching storylines, Narrative game

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Lovely art and design
- 🤖 Unique concept of dating aliens
- 🕰️ Realistic real-time pacing
- 🤗 Charming and memorable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow pace of matches and conversations
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty progressing relationships
- 🙃 Frustrating when dates go poorly
- 🤯 Emotionally impactful (in a good and bad way)

**Reported bugs**

- Dialogue getting stuck or resetting
- Progress being lost or reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause or schedule dates
- More diverse character profiles and storylines
- Faster swiping and response times
- Ability to continue relationships beyond first date


### Do Not Feed the Monkeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-not-feed-the-monkeys/id1462612407)

Observe strangers through surveillance cameras and analyze their lives. Decide whether to interfere with their privacy for personal gain or adhere to the rules of a shadowy club. This unique simulation game challenges your moral compass.

**Highlights:** Observe strangers via surveillance cameras, Analyze obtained information, Interact with subjects (feeding), Moral decision-making, In-game PC for multitasking, Unique narrative simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tender free?

Tender costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Do Not Feed the Monkeys free?

Do Not Feed the Monkeys costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tender or Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

Tender is rated higher. Tender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while Do Not Feed the Monkeys averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Tender or Do Not Feed the Monkeys have ads?

Neither Tender nor Do Not Feed the Monkeys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tender or Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

Tender ships an update every 3 days, and Do Not Feed the Monkeys every 15 months. Most recently, Tender was updated on October 21, 2026 and Do Not Feed the Monkeys on October 21, 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.*