# Pixel Pets vs This User

The clearest difference is rating: This User at 5.0 against Pixel Pets's 4.0. This User also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). Pixel Pets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This User sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Pets asks for nothing beyond the download.

This User holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pets has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Pets ships an update every 4 days, This User every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pets | This User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-dynamic-and-widgets/id1661627600/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-user-userbox/id6788028835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) | [Brady Mower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136801385) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-dynamic-and-widgets/id1661627600)

Bring your phone to life with animated pixel pets that live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Interact with your digital companions by feeding them and watching them explore your device. Choose from a variety of adorable animals to be your new best friend.

**Highlights:** Animated pixel pets, Home Screen customization, Lock Screen customization, Interactive pet care, Dynamic Island integration, Live Notifications display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### This User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-user-userbox/id6788028835)

Easily create personalized userboxes and widgets with a variety of fonts, colors, and styles. Export your creations for social media, wallpapers, or home screen widgets. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Live preview editing, Multiple color palettes and pixel fonts, One-tap preset styles, Shuffle feature for random designs, Export for social media and wallpapers, Home screen widgets, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| This User Pro Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pets free?

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

### Is This User free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pets or This User?

This User is rated higher. Pixel Pets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while This User averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pets or This User have ads?

Neither Pixel Pets nor This User shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pets or This User?

Pixel Pets ships an update every 4 days, and This User every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Pets was updated on October 15, 2026 and This User on October 4, 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.*