# Old Friends Dog Game vs Tiny Cafe

Old Friends Dog Game and Tiny Cafe both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Old Friends Dog Game's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tiny Cafe's. Old Friends Dog Game also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 4K). Tiny Cafe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Old Friends Dog Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Cafe sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Old Friends Dog Game against 4.8 for Tiny Cafe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old Friends Dog Game has 38K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Old Friends Dog Game's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tiny Cafe's.

Old Friends Dog Game ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Cafe fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Old Friends Dog Game | Tiny Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-friends-dog-game/id1489388968/reviews)** | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 69.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 613 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### Old Friends Dog Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-friends-dog-game/id1489388968)

Care for senior dogs in a virtual sanctuary, inspired by real rescue stories. Rescue, nurture, and customize their living spaces while unlocking their unique narratives. Raise donations and bake treats to ensure they live their best lives.

**Highlights:** Rescue and care for senior dogs, Customize sanctuary with decor, Choose narrative paths for dogs, Bake treats and buy toys, Dress up dogs in outfits, Broadcast live streams for donations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Bark Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Great Start! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bulk Food Deal! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bake-off Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Home Babs! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Home Leo! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Home Bagel! | $2.99 | one-time |
| New home starter kit! | $3.99 | one-time |
| 360 Bark Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bake-off Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute and adorable dogs
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💕 Based on real senior dogs
- 🎨 Lovely art style and animations
- 🏆 No forced ads or pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling up
- 🧱 Difficulty obtaining crafting materials
- 🔒 Issues with saving progress across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not clearing in Woof Book
- Furniture placement issues under UI elements
- Inconsistent resource availability when cooking

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate furniture
- More interactive activities with dogs
- Expanded sanctuary with additional rooms
- Automatic food/supply dispensers for multiple dogs
- More dog breeds and personalities to unlock


### Tiny Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685)

Run your own cozy cafe, brewing coffee and serving treats to adorable cat customers. This idle simulation game lets you manage staff, expand your menu, and grow your business into a global franchise. Enjoy relaxing music and charming stories.

**Highlights:** Run your own cafe, Brew drip coffee, Serve cat customers, Manage cute staff, Expand to global cities, Collect Cheese, Soothing cafe music

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barista Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mascot Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pakage - Winter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Reward | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dice package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Branch #1 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #1 PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dean's Branch #2 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance book (Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (Halloween) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #3 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III (Discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pablo's high-end camera | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gusto Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roastery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Reasonable amount of ads/monetization
- 🗣️ Interesting storylines and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progress in later stages
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics/tutorials in some areas
- 🔊 Audio issues after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Loss of progress/account data after periods of inactivity
- Incorrect or missing information in certain popups

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the cafe
- Ability to recruit and customize employees
- Offline/AFK earning mechanics
- Mini-games or other side activities
- Improved performance on higher branches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old Friends Dog Game free?

Old Friends Dog Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Cafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Old Friends Dog Game or Tiny Cafe?

Old Friends Dog Game is rated higher. Old Friends Dog Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Tiny Cafe averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Old Friends Dog Game or Tiny Cafe have ads?

Both Old Friends Dog Game and Tiny Cafe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Old Friends Dog Game or Tiny Cafe?

Old Friends Dog Game ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Cafe fortnightly. Most recently, Old Friends Dog Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tiny Cafe on November 1, 2026.

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