# Curious Dudu vs ponpondoodoo

The clearest difference is rating: ponpondoodoo at 4.6 against Curious Dudu's 4.1. ponpondoodoo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 75%). Curious Dudu's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curious Dudu sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ponpondoodoo sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ponpondoodoo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Curious Dudu's written reviews are positive against 90% of ponpondoodoo's.

Curious Dudu ships an update weekly, ponpondoodoo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curious Dudu | ponpondoodoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curious-dudu/id1545538629/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [OLO-G Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673957310) |

## What reviewers say

### Curious Dudu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curious-dudu/id1545538629)

Explore the underground world of a curious mole. Engage in crafting, decorating, collecting, and making friends. A charming simulation experience awaits.

**Highlights:** Craft items, Decorate your room, Collect pictures, Make friends, Explore underground life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Kitchen Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreamer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |


### ponpondoodoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248)

A cute and relaxing game designed to help you understand your personality. Enjoy calming music and watch adorable characters while discovering more about yourself in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Personality insights, Relaxing gameplay, Cute character animation, Calming music, Short daily sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| magic ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Album Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Festival | $1.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Dessert Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade VIP Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Witch Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Rookie Caretaker Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 1 | $3.95 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ink Saver Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curious Dudu free?

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

### Is ponpondoodoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curious Dudu or ponpondoodoo?

ponpondoodoo is rated higher. Curious Dudu averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ponpondoodoo averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Curious Dudu or ponpondoodoo have ads?

Curious Dudu shows ads; ponpondoodoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Curious Dudu or ponpondoodoo?

Curious Dudu ships an update weekly, and ponpondoodoo every 9 days. Most recently, Curious Dudu was updated on October 14, 2026 and ponpondoodoo on October 16, 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.*