# MeMi Message vs SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve

The clearest difference is rating: SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve at 4.8 against MeMi Message's 2.5. SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 486) and review sentiment (32% vs 21%). MeMi Message's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeMi Message sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve has 43K ratings behind it against 486, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MeMi Message's written reviews are positive against 32% of SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve's.

MeMi Message ships an update every 8 days, SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeMi Message | SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memi-message/id1530440904/reviews) | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sush-virtual-pet-grow-and-evolve/id1622502023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 486 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **31.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Alexandru Raducanu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530440906) | [Emotion Studio, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525326356) |

## What reviewers say

### MeMi Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memi-message/id1530440904)

Create custom chat story conversations for fanfiction and roleplay. Design unique dialogues with numerous features to express your creativity. Chat as your favorite characters and explore endless storytelling possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create chat story conversations, Roleplay as any character, Fanfiction creation, Over 12 unique features, Limitless creative possibilities, Design custom dialogues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic messaging experience
- 👍 Customizable chat themes
- 💡 Ability to create private chats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔧 Buggy theme and color customization
- 🤔 Limited group chat functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Messages appear out of order
- Profile pictures not displaying correctly
- Subscription issues and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve image formatting and quality
- Allow editing of sent messages
- Expand group chat size limit


### SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sush-virtual-pet-grow-and-evolve/id1622502023)

Raise and evolve a digital sushi pet with friends. Customize its environment, play mini-games, and maintain daily interactions to unlock new traits. Connect with others through shared pet-raising experiences and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time pet evolution, Extensive customization options, Social co-parenting, Interactive mini-games, Home screen widgets, Daily interaction streaks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sush Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sush plus | $29.99 | per year |
| SUSH - Second Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boutique coins pack (#4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boutique extra-life pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Makitle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boutique extra-life pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove unsolicited ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and adorable
- 💡 Cute way to bond with friends/partner
- 🚀 Enjoyable game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔋 Sush dies too quickly, especially overnight
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases required
- 🤔 Unrealistic or frustrating missions/requirements
- 🤯 Laggy and slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Hearts not registering properly
- Sush disappearing or dying unexpectedly
- Wallpaper pieces not unlocking correctly
- Missions/objectives not tracking properly
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to raise multiple Sush with same friend
- Implement a 'sleep mode' to prevent Sush from dying overnight
- Improve coin earning opportunities beyond watching ads
- Introduce more interactive features like feeding, bathing, playing
- Provide more customization options for Sush appearance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeMi Message free?

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

### Is SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve free?

SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MeMi Message or SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve?

SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve is rated higher. MeMi Message averages 2.5 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve averages 4.8 from 43K ratings.

### Do MeMi Message or SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve have ads?

SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve shows ads; MeMi Message does not.

### Which is updated more often, MeMi Message or SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve?

MeMi Message ships an update every 8 days, and SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve every 9 days. Most recently, MeMi Message was updated on November 11, 2026 and SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve on November 12, 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.*