# Tap Wars! vs Pokipet

Tap Wars! and Pokipet both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Tap Wars!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Pokipet's. Tap Wars! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pokipet's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 18). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokipet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Tap Wars! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tap Wars! against 4.6 for Pokipet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokipet has 13K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Tap Wars!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Pokipet's.

Tap Wars! ships an update every 3 months, Pokipet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Wars! | Pokipet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wars/id1553009159/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokipet-raise-virtual-pets/id6443760470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553009161) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Wars!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wars/id1553009159)

Compete with friends and family in a fast-paced tapping challenge. See who can tap the quickest to become the ultimate tap champion. Simple rules, pure competitive fun.

**Highlights:** Fast tapping gameplay, Challenge friends and family, Simple rules, Competitive fun, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pet pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo 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 |

**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 Tap Wars! free?

Tap Wars! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pokipet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Wars! or Pokipet?

Pokipet is rated higher. Tap Wars! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pokipet averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Tap Wars! or Pokipet have ads?

Pokipet shows ads; Tap Wars! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Wars! or Pokipet?

Tap Wars! ships an update every 3 months, and Pokipet every 5 days. Most recently, Tap Wars! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pokipet on November 5, 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.*