# Pixel Pets vs Pixel Pet Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pixel Pet Widget at 3.2K against Pixel Pets's 152. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pixel Pet Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.5 for Pixel Pet Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pet Widget has 3.2K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pixel Pets's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pixel Pet Widget's.

Pixel Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Pet Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pets | Pixel Pet Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-homescreen-widget/id1660283848/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pet-widget-island-pet/id6445975134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PassiFlora Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586581422) | [雪萍 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674513259) |

## 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


### Pixel Pet Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pet-widget-island-pet/id6445975134)

Bring adorable digital pets to your iPhone's Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Live Notifications. Interact with and care for your chosen companion, ensuring they stay happy and healthy throughout the day.

**Highlights:** Customizable pixel pets, Lock Screen display, Dynamic Island integration, Live Notifications, Pet feeding and interaction, Multiple pet choices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Dynamic Pixel Pet Pro Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Dynamic Pixel Pet Premium Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Dynamic Pixel Pet Subscribe | $12.99 | per year |
| Island Pet-Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute pets
- 💕 Fun and engaging
- 🎨 Cute wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Pets too small
- 📵 Pets not visible when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to change pet name or gender
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More free pets
- Ability to rename pets
- More interactive features
- Pets visible on home screen
- Ability to customize pets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pets free?

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

### Is Pixel Pet Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pets or Pixel Pet Widget?

Pixel Pet Widget is rated higher. Pixel Pets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Pixel Pet Widget averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Pixel Pets or Pixel Pet Widget have ads?

Neither Pixel Pets nor Pixel Pet Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pets or Pixel Pet Widget?

Pixel Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Pet Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixel Pet Widget on November 6, 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.*