# ChatPet vs VRoid Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatPet at 100% against VRoid Mobile's 48%. ChatPet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). VRoid Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (420 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatPet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VRoid Mobile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChatPet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRoid Mobile has 420 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ChatPet's written reviews are positive against 48% of VRoid Mobile's.

ChatPet ships an update every 2 months, VRoid Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatPet | VRoid Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatpet/id450989020/reviews)** | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3toU](https://appshunter.io/developer/446668318) | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatpet/id450989020)

This app enhances your messages by attaching a cute character that delivers your text. Recipients feel like the character is speaking directly to them, potentially bringing a smile and easing strained communication. It allows sending messages to both iPhone and feature phone users.

**Highlights:** Character delivers messages, Image attached to iMessage/MMS, Enhances communication, Works with feature phones, Brings smiles to recipients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| this ChatPet | $0.99 | one-time |


### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatPet free?

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

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChatPet or VRoid Mobile?

ChatPet is rated higher. ChatPet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 from 420 ratings.

### Do ChatPet or VRoid Mobile have ads?

VRoid Mobile shows ads; ChatPet does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChatPet or VRoid Mobile?

ChatPet ships an update every 2 months, and VRoid Mobile monthly. Most recently, ChatPet was updated on September 30, 2026 and VRoid Mobile on October 2, 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.*