# Date Simulator vs Animal Shelter Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Animal Shelter Simulator at 4.7 against Date Simulator's 3.0. Animal Shelter Simulator also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 20) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Date Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animal Shelter Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Date Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animal Shelter Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Shelter Simulator has 19K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Date Simulator's written reviews are positive against 69% of Animal Shelter Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date Simulator | Animal Shelter Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-simulator/id1541885475/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-shelter-simulator/id1593394971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UNCOSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377644184) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Date Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-simulator/id1541885475)

Plan and execute a perfect virtual date. Choose a restaurant, order food and drinks, and enjoy the experience. It's time to make tonight the night for your ideal match.

**Highlights:** Virtual date planning, Restaurant simulation, Food and drink ordering, Matchmaking experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Animal Shelter Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-shelter-simulator/id1593394971)

Experience the rewarding challenge of managing an animal shelter. Care for rescued dogs, cats, and other animals by cleaning, walking, and ensuring they find loving new homes. Expand your facilities as your shelter grows.

**Highlights:** Care for rescued animals, Clean and hygiene management, Walk and exercise animals, Expand shelter facilities, Facilitate animal adoptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMALL PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| BROOMS PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| CLASSIC PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| SWEET HOME PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| BIG PACK | $6.99 | one-time |
| DECORATOR'S PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| Animal Shelter VIP | $8.99 | one-time |
| GO GREEN PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| XXL PACK | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the game
- 🐾 Great for animal lovers
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤗 Cute and realistic animals
- 🎉 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of variety in animals
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🛑 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤯 Progress resets unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Finish button not working during pet care tasks
- Pets disappearing from shelter after crashes
- Adoption process freezing or not working as expected
- Inability to purchase ad-free version due to glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more animal types like horses, birds, and reptiles
- Introduce more interactive features like walking pets and customizing shelters
- Improve adoption process with more details on potential owners
- Reduce frequency of ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix glitches and crashes to ensure smooth gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Date Simulator free?

Date Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Shelter Simulator free?

Animal Shelter Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Date Simulator or Animal Shelter Simulator?

Animal Shelter Simulator is rated higher. Date Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Animal Shelter Simulator averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do Date Simulator or Animal Shelter Simulator have ads?

Animal Shelter Simulator shows ads; Date Simulator does not.

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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.*