# Pou vs Bubbu

The clearest difference is price: Bubbu at Free against Pou's $1.99. Bubbu also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pou's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bubbu is free to download; Pou costs $1.99 up front. Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bubbu sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pou against 4.2 for Bubbu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Pou's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bubbu's.

Pou ships an update every 3 months, Bubbu monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pou | Bubbu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbu-my-virtual-pet-cat/id1055590420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) | [BUBADU information technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517313510) |

## What reviewers say

### Pou

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Family, #10 Top Paid · Simulation, #24 Top Paid · Games, #37 Top Paid, #139 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


### Bubbu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbu-my-virtual-pet-cat/id1055590420)

Care for a virtual cat, feeding, dressing, and playing with it. Explore its world with mini-games, customize its home, and even take it to the vet or salon. This interactive pet simulation offers endless fun and activities for cat lovers.

**Highlights:** Adopt and care for a virtual cat, Feed, dress, and bathe your pet, Play over 30 mini-games, Customize pet's home and appearance, Visit virtual vet, salon, and dentist, Explore various adventurous activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubbu Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bubbu Monthly Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Bubbu Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock beauty pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock art pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock cooking pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 150 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all packs | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 diamonds | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Customization options
- 🧸 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🧠 Educational and interactive
- 🐱 Caring for a virtual pet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Removal of hospital feature
- 🛑 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive and gets boring

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Disappearing progress and purchases
- Sound issues
- Locked features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add hospital feature back
- More mini-games and activities
- Ability to name the cat
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pou free?

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

### Is Bubbu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pou or Bubbu?

Pou is rated higher. Pou averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Bubbu averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Pou or Bubbu have ads?

Bubbu shows ads; Pou does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pou or Bubbu?

Pou ships an update every 3 months, and Bubbu monthly. Most recently, Pou was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bubbu on October 30, 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.*