# myFirst Circle vs PicPet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPet at 89% against myFirst Circle's 38%. PicPet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 58). myFirst Circle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. myFirst Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

PicPet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPet has 1.1K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of myFirst Circle's written reviews are positive against 89% of PicPet's.

myFirst Circle ships an update fortnightly, PicPet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myFirst Circle | PicPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirst-circle/id1627187211/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpet/id6742077014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 462 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [myFirst Tech Asia Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135332040) | [O3O Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731874827) |

## What reviewers say

### myFirst Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirst-circle/id1627187211)

This app facilitates calls, messaging, and social sharing for families, children, and friends. It serves as a dedicated social circle for close connections.

**Highlights:** Calls, Messaging, Social sharing, Family network, Friend connections

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PicPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpet/id6742077014)

Collaborate with friends to nurture a virtual pet by sharing photos. The more pictures you contribute, the happier and more advanced the pet becomes, unlocking rewards and customization options.

**Highlights:** Raise a pet with friends, Feed pet with pictures, Earn coins by sharing, Unlock rewards, Customize your room, Stay connected with friends

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicPet+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PicPet+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speech Bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 14,400 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 36,000 Coins | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myFirst Circle free?

myFirst Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PicPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myFirst Circle or PicPet?

PicPet is rated higher. myFirst Circle averages 3.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while PicPet averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do myFirst Circle or PicPet have ads?

PicPet shows ads; myFirst Circle does not.

### Which is updated more often, myFirst Circle or PicPet?

myFirst Circle ships an update fortnightly, and PicPet every 5 days. Most recently, myFirst Circle was updated on October 17, 2026 and PicPet on October 18, 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.*