# Date Simulator vs Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Date Simulator at 3.0 against Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator's 2.3. Date Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 19%). Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (275 vs 20). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Date Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator has 275 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 19% of Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date Simulator | Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-simulator/id1541885475/reviews)** | [2.3 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-shelter-simulator/id1618746640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **275** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UNCOSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377644184) | [Zohra Rubab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617062902) |

## 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


### Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-shelter-simulator/id1618746640)

Manage an animal adoption center, rescuing and caring for abandoned cats and dogs. Feed, clean, and play with virtual pets to increase their adoption status and find them loving homes. Expand your shelter and advertise animals online to encourage adoption.

**Highlights:** Rescue cats and dogs, Care for virtual pets, Expand shelter facilities, Online pet advertising, Play with animals, Manage adoption process

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤩 Awesome game
- 😊 Pretty game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 👺 Terrible graphics
- 😡 Disappointing compared to expectations
- 😞 Short and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot complete washing the pet
- Cannot drop or place pets in cages
- Pets have the same name
- Levels reset or do not progress properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Better graphics and animations
- Ability to have multiple pets
- Improved controls and instructions
- Update the game to match previews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Date Simulator free?

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

### Is Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator free?

Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Date Simulator or Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator?

Date Simulator is rated higher. Date Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator averages 2.3 from 275 ratings.

### Do Date Simulator or Virtual Pet Shelter Simulator have ads?

Virtual Pet 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.*