# Save the Pets vs Supermarket Simulation

The clearest difference is rating: Supermarket Simulation at 4.6 against Save the Pets's 2.6. Supermarket Simulation also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 3%) and ratings volume (127 vs 40). Save the Pets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supermarket Simulation sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Save the Pets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Supermarket Simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 127 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Save the Pets's written reviews are positive against 35% of Supermarket Simulation's.

Save the Pets ships an update every 5 days, Supermarket Simulation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Pets | Supermarket Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pets-tycoon/id1628540944/reviews) | **[4.6 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-simulation-game/id6504674897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | 3.1% of reviews | **34.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [ONIGIRI GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743157578) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pets-tycoon/id1628540944)

Run a veterinary clinic, diagnosing and treating various animals like cats, dogs, and parrots. Upgrade your clinic with new equipment and hire staff to heal more pets and grow your business.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and treat animals, Use X-ray machines, Manage clinic operations, Buy new equipment and medicines, Hire doctors, Treat cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters, and lizards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining game concept
- ✨ Cute game design
- 💡 Great concept
- 👍 Variety of animals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game resets/doesn't save
- 💸 No ad-free purchase option
- ⏳ Frequent ads disrupt gameplay
- 📉 Ads lower game value

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts after closing
- Progress is lost
- Game glitches and removes progress/money
- Cannot access new levels
- Game resets to the beginning

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Fix save/reset bug
- Add new levels/content
- Limit ad frequency
- Purchase ad-free option


### Supermarket Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-simulation-game/id6504674897)

Manage a virtual store, stocking shelves and selling products to become a retail tycoon. Hire staff, expand your inventory, and strategically plan operations to maximize profits and customer satisfaction in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Stock shelves with products, Hire and manage staff, Expand store inventory, Strategic store layout planning, Progressive challenges, Sell products to customers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Hour Speed Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Pets free?

Save the Pets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Supermarket Simulation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Save the Pets or Supermarket Simulation?

Supermarket Simulation is rated higher. Save the Pets averages 2.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Supermarket Simulation averages 4.6 from 127 ratings.

### Do Save the Pets or Supermarket Simulation have ads?

Both Save the Pets and Supermarket Simulation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Pets or Supermarket Simulation?

Save the Pets ships an update every 5 days, and Supermarket Simulation fortnightly. Most recently, Save the Pets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Supermarket Simulation on November 8, 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.*