# Pou vs MyLittleStar

The clearest difference is price: MyLittleStar at Free against Pou's $1.99. Pou's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (68% vs 54%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MyLittleStar is free to download; Pou costs $1.99 up front. Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MyLittleStar sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pou holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pou has 3.9K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Pou's written reviews are positive against 54% of MyLittleStar's.

Pou ships an update every 3 months, MyLittleStar every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pou | MyLittleStar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews)** | [4.1 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) | [Sol Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455377163) |

## What reviewers say

### Pou

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Family, #8 Top Paid · Simulation, #20 Top Paid · Games, #28 Top Paid, #122 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


### MyLittleStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164)

Create and customize your own unique chibi characters with a vast collection of adorable items. Personalize every detail from eyes to hair color and save your creations to share with friends.

**Highlights:** 1000+ decorating items, Customizable eyes, lenses, and hair dyeing, Attractive dot graphic style, Save creations to gallery, Share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maid Package Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frame03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Package Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable
- 👍 Customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic appeal
- 💰 Free with ads
- 🎥 Fun to make characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited skin tones and hair types
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads don't always work
- 🔒 Restricted character slots
- 🚧 Needs more updates and features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Buttons/menu covered by ads
- Special features not working
- Can only watch one ad at a time

**Requested features**

- More skin tone and hair options
- Ability to change clothing colors
- Pose and expression options
- Backgrounds and scene customization
- Ability to save/share multiple characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pou free?

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

### Is MyLittleStar free?

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

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

Pou is rated higher. Pou averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while MyLittleStar averages 4.1 from 556 ratings.

### Do Pou or MyLittleStar have ads?

Neither Pou nor MyLittleStar shows ads.

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

Pou ships an update every 3 months, and MyLittleStar every 7 months. Most recently, Pou was updated on October 17, 2026 and MyLittleStar on October 16, 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.*