The Marimo vs Hapu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Marimo
Care for a virtual green ball creature that grows over time. Keep its environment clean and provide light to ensure its survival. Customize its appearance and interact with it through various gestures.
- Virtual pet care
- Growth simulation
- Environment maintenance
- Customization options
- Interactive controls
- Social sharing
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Thank you 1,130,000 download!! [About Marimo] Marimo means a plant like a green ball which grow in Hokkaido, Japan. You can raise a Marimo. A marimo will grow up little by little every day. When water become dirty, you need to refresh water. If you don't take care of a Marimo long time, Marimo will wither. [Other Features] - You can rename Marimo, and change background. - Drag to move Marimo. - Double tap to pick tap Marimo. - Rotate marimo with two finger. - Marimo moves by the direction of the device. - You can upload image of Marimo on Twitter/Facebook. - Photosynthesis occurs in a bright place.
Hapu
A virtual pet game where you nurture a creature by petting it, increasing its affection and fluffiness. Engage in various care activities like bathing, feeding, and grooming. Play with friends in real-time, interacting with their pets.
- Nurture pet by petting
- Increase affection and fluffiness
- Realistic tactile feedback
- Real-time multiplayer with friends
- Pet care activities (bath, feed, groom)
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【特徴】 ・撫でるほど育つ：なつき度・もこもこ度が上がる ・気持ちいい触覚：ざぁーっと流れる本物みたいな感触 ・友達と一緒に：友達のはぷぅをリアルタイムで撫でられる ・お世話色々：お風呂・えさ・毛刈り・ねかせる 対応：iPhone 8以降（iOS 13以上）
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hapu at none against The Marimo's shown. Hapu also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Marimo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Marimo | Hapu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kosuke Ogawa | KENTA KAN |
Customer experience
The Marimo
Hapu
In-app purchases
The Marimo
No in-app purchases
Hapu
No in-app purchases
