# Pixel Pets vs Aisma

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aisma at free with in-app purchases against Pixel Pets's subscription. Aisma also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Pixel Pets's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 45%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aisma sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pixel Pets against 4.4 for Aisma. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 224 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pixel Pets's written reviews are positive against 45% of Aisma's.

Pixel Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, Aisma every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pets | Aisma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-homescreen-widget/id1660283848/reviews) | **[4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aisma-ai-video-editor/id1660783902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 59 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PassiFlora Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586581422) | [FROSTPIXEL, UNIPESSOAL LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649806793) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-homescreen-widget/id1660283848)

Bring your home and lock screens to life with animated pixel pets. These adorable companions will move, play, and interact with you, making your device more fun and lively. Customize their backgrounds and care for them to strengthen your bond.

**Highlights:** Animated pets on home/lock screen, Interactive pet activities (ball, wand), Pet care (feeding, cleaning), Customizable widget backgrounds, Variety of pet types, Bond system with heart progression

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Life Time | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute pets
- 📱 Customizable home screen widgets
- 🎨 Ability to interact with pets
- 🤗 Teaches kids responsibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free pets, need to pay for more
- ⏱️ Waiting time between pet interactions
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding pets to home screen

**Reported bugs**

- Pet disappearing when leaving the app
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free pet options
- Ability to customize pet appearance
- Live events or activities for pets
- Compatibility with older devices


### Aisma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aisma-ai-video-editor/id1660783902)

Transform your photos into stunning avatars with advanced AI. Generate unique images from text descriptions and choose from a variety of artistic styles to express your individuality.

**Highlights:** AI avatar creation from photos, Text-to-image generation, Multiple artistic styles (Old Money, Barbie, Disney, Gigachad), High-quality digital transformation, Unique digital identity creation

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aisma Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Aisma Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Aisma Max | $79.99 | per year |
| Aisma Max | $79.99 | per year |
| Magic Avatar Pack 50 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Photoshoot (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Photoshoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Magic Avatar Styles Discount | $2.79 | one-time |
| 4 Magic Avatar Styles Discount | $3.59 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Avatar Styles Discount | $4.39 | one-time |
| 6 Magic Avatar Styles Discount | $5.09 | one-time |
| 3 Magic Avatar Styles | $5.69 | one-time |
| 7 Magic Avatar Styles Discount | $5.79 | one-time |
| 10 Avatar Styles Discount | $7.49 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Avatar Styles | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and beautiful avatars
- 🤩 Fun and engaging experience
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🤖 Impressive AI-generated results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and per-image fees
- 🕰️ Long processing times
- 🤖 Inconsistent avatar quality
- 🚫 Unclear pricing and free trial limitations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Images stuck in the queue indefinitely
- Inability to access purchased content

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Better resemblance to user's appearance
- Ability to preview images before purchase
- Clearer explanation of subscription and pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pets free?

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

### Is Aisma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pets or Aisma?

Aisma is rated higher. Pixel Pets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Aisma averages 4.4 from 224 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pets or Aisma have ads?

Neither Pixel Pets nor Aisma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pets or Aisma?

Pixel Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aisma every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Pets was updated on August 22, 2026 and Aisma on September 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.*