# Dream Daddy vs ERROR143

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ERROR143 at 92% against Dream Daddy's 57%. ERROR143 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dream Daddy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Daddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ERROR143 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ERROR143 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Dream Daddy's written reviews are positive against 92% of ERROR143's.

Dream Daddy ships an update every 11 days, ERROR143 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Daddy | ERROR143 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-daddy/id1460199535/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/error143/id1658434343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Game Grumps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460199534) | [Jenny Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658434345) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Daddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-daddy/id1460199535)

Play as a single dad looking for love in a town full of eligible fathers. Explore dating paths, complete minigames, and discover multiple endings in this unique simulation game.

**Highlights:** Romance 7 dateable Dads, Create your own Dad character, Multiple endings, Dad-themed minigames, Story-driven with sidequests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Messages | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🤩 Great characters and story
- 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay
- 💯 Excellent graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after certain dates
- Inconsistent character behavior and dialogue
- Graphical issues and visual glitches

**Requested features**

- More free messages/calls
- Ability to earn messages/calls through gameplay
- Fix for Robert's ending glitch
- Improved performance and stability


### ERROR143

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/error143/id1658434343)

Engage in a competitive hacking game where rivals challenge each other through digital exchanges. Experience a narrative of escalating digital duels and unexpected plot twists as you prove your hacking prowess.

**Highlights:** Rivalry-based hacking gameplay, Narrative-driven story, Competitive digital duels, Bickering and bantering dialogue, Rivals-to-lovers trope

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 8 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🔊 Excellent voice acting
- 🤖 Unique hacking mechanics
- 💬 Charming character interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short story length
- 🤔 Rushed romance development
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💤 Lack of content/updates

**Reported bugs**

- Floating character sprite after chair fall
- Game crashing and requiring restart

**Requested features**

- More story days/content
- Expanded romance options
- Additional character routes
- Ability to purchase DLC in-app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Daddy free?

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

### Is ERROR143 free?

ERROR143 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dream Daddy or ERROR143?

ERROR143 is rated higher. Dream Daddy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ERROR143 averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Dream Daddy or ERROR143 have ads?

Neither Dream Daddy nor ERROR143 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Daddy or ERROR143?

Dream Daddy ships an update every 11 days, and ERROR143 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dream Daddy was updated on October 19, 2026 and ERROR143 on October 19, 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.*