# Tuana vs Pond Pals

The clearest difference is rating: Pond Pals at 4.8 against Tuana's 4.6. Pond Pals also leads on chart position (#207 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1K vs 290). Tuana's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuana sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pond Pals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pond Pals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Tuana's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pond Pals's.

Tuana ships an update every 2 weeks, Pond Pals every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuana | Pond Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuana/id1669244291/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-pals/id6755534047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 290 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 428 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716852059) | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuana/id1669244291)

Decorate a charming house and garden in a relaxing simulation game. Engage in activities like fishing, gardening, and customizing your character. Enjoy ambient sounds and brain-boosting mini-games.

**Highlights:** House and garden decoration, Furniture and plant customization, Fishing and gardening activities, Character appearance customization, Ambient sounds for relaxation, Brain-training mini-games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PB Tote | $0.99 | one-time |
| PB Suitcase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coco Card | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and relaxing music
- 😌 Low-stress, cozy gameplay
- 🏠 Enjoyable decorating aspect
- 👍 Slow-paced, not overwhelming

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing gameplay mechanics
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of clear tutorial
- ⏳ Slow progress
- 📉 Difficulty earning coins
-  stagnant game content

**Reported bugs**

- Won't update
- No way to gain level up points
- Stuck on how to plant seeds
- Furniture does not place
- Can't plant vegetables

**Requested features**

- More updates needed
- New characters and interactions
- More furniture drops
- New mini-games
- Add another town with different vibes


### Pond Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-pals/id6755534047)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Build and customize a glamping site for frogs in a peaceful pond. Attract unique visitors by catering to their preferences, upgrading facilities, and hosting activities. Transform your pond into a viral trend.

**Highlights:** Build and customize glamping sites, Attract unique frog visitors, Cater to visitor preferences, Upgrade facilities, Cook meals and host activities, Transform pond into a trend

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40k Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80k Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recharger Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Set | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuana free?

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

### Is Pond Pals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tuana or Pond Pals?

Pond Pals is rated higher. Tuana averages 4.6 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Pond Pals averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Tuana or Pond Pals have ads?

Both Tuana and Pond Pals show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tuana or Pond Pals?

Tuana ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pond Pals every 8 days. Most recently, Tuana was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pond Pals on November 9, 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.*