# Clumsy Ninja vs Pou

The clearest difference is price: Clumsy Ninja at Free against Pou's $1.99. Clumsy Ninja also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (409K vs 3.9K). Pou's advantage is chart position (#3 vs #109). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Clumsy Ninja is free to download; Pou costs $1.99 up front. Clumsy Ninja sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clumsy Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clumsy Ninja has 409K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Clumsy Ninja's written reviews are positive against 68% of Pou's.

Clumsy Ninja ships an update every 2 months, Pou every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clumsy Ninja | Pou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (409K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#3** |
| Size | 209 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NaturalMotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281898) | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) |

## What reviewers say

### Clumsy Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Family, #169 Top Free · Adventure, #171 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Interact with a virtual ninja, training him to learn new skills and discover hidden items. Embark on quests, customize his appearance, and witness unique, intelligent reactions. Experience unforgettable moments with your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Train ninja for new tricks and moves, Unlock new belts and items, Embark on quests and explore locations, Customize ninja's appearance, Interactive items like trampolines and punch bags, Unique character reactions and intelligence

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Colours A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Toys 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Nostalgic memories
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Cute character designs
- 🎮 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow leveling/progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing quest/mission requirements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ninja getting stuck on trampoline
- Missions not registering as complete
- Losing progress/game data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer or competitive modes
- Improve reward system for leveling up
- Allow progress/account restoration across devices
- Expand storyline and character development


### Pou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Family, #9 Top Paid · Simulation, #21 Top Paid · Games, #30 Top Paid, #126 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Nurture a virtual alien pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing with it. Watch your pet grow, unlock new items, and customize its appearance and environment. Engage in mini-games to earn coins and explore its world.

**Highlights:** Feed and care for your pet, Play mini-games for coins, Customize pet appearance, Decorate rooms with wallpapers, Unlock achievements and items, Visit friends' pets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adult Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grey Body Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,800 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 48,000 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Developing a deep connection with Pou
- 😊 Brings joy and helps through tough times
- 💕 Nostalgic and part of childhood memories
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🥰 Cute and lovable character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating when progress is lost
- 🤖 Pou doesn't respond to voice commands
- 🤔 Confusing when Pou appears as a baby after login

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch when transitioning between rooms
- Coins disappearing after in-app purchases
- Pou's adult costume not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Make the game free on iPhone
- Add more games and customization options
- Allow Pou to have a family and offspring
- Implement a daily reward system
- Enable background music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clumsy Ninja free?

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

### Is Pou free?

Pou costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clumsy Ninja or Pou?

Clumsy Ninja is rated higher. Clumsy Ninja averages 4.8 out of 5 from 409K ratings, while Pou averages 4.4 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Clumsy Ninja or Pou have ads?

Neither Clumsy Ninja nor Pou shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clumsy Ninja or Pou?

Clumsy Ninja ships an update every 2 months, and Pou every 3 months. Most recently, Clumsy Ninja was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pou on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clumsy Ninja or Pou?

Clumsy Ninja currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Pou at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*