# GameFox vs Pokipet

The clearest difference is rating: Pokipet at 4.6 against GameFox's 3.9. Pokipet also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 23) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). GameFox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pokipet sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pokipet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokipet has 13K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of GameFox's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pokipet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GameFox ships an update every 4 weeks, Pokipet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameFox | Pokipet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamefox/id1505620907/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokipet-raise-virtual-pets/id6443760470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxtail Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435399023) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### GameFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamefox/id1505620907)

Engage in competitive multiplayer games directly within iMessage. Challenge friends to word-based puzzles and creative phrase-combining games. New titles are regularly added to expand the gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play games within iMessage, Multiplayer word game, Phrase combination game, New games added regularly, Compete against friends

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| The Hard Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pokipet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokipet-raise-virtual-pets/id6443760470)

Adopt and raise a virtual cat or dog with friends in this social pet game. Co-parent a pet, manage its needs, and play mini-games together. You can also enjoy the experience solo.

**Highlights:** Adopt virtual cats and dogs, Multiplayer pet co-parenting, Play solo or with friends, Solve match-2 puzzles, Decorate pet rooms, Feed, walk, and clean pets, Mini-games and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pet pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 of each booster + 3 lives | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cute virtual pet
- 👍 Fun to share pet with friends
- 🚀 Enjoyable when it works
- 🚀 Smooth graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent pet sickness and confiscation
- 💰 Expensive to keep pet healthy
- 🐛 Impossible mini-game levels
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Pet needs constant attention

**Reported bugs**

- Pet stats resetting after app use
- Inability to put pet to sleep at desired times
- Coins disappearing after purchases
- Inability to progress past certain mini-game levels

**Requested features**

- More pet variety
- Ability to decorate pet's environment
- Additional mini-games for earning coins
- Notifications for pet needs
- Ability to train pet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameFox free?

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

### Is Pokipet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GameFox or Pokipet?

Pokipet is rated higher. GameFox averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Pokipet averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do GameFox or Pokipet have ads?

Pokipet shows ads; GameFox does not.

### Which is updated more often, GameFox or Pokipet?

GameFox ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pokipet every 5 days. Most recently, GameFox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pokipet on October 29, 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.*