# Pou vs Into the Cauldron

The clearest difference is price: Into the Cauldron at Free against Pou's $1.99. Into the Cauldron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Pou's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 1) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Into the Cauldron is free to download; Pou costs $1.99 up front. Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Into the Cauldron asks for nothing beyond the download.

Into the Cauldron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pou has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Into the Cauldron's.

Pou ships an update every 3 months, Into the Cauldron daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pou | Into the Cauldron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-cauldron/id6745516421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) | [Maria Clara de Oliveira Alexandre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812664519) |

## What reviewers say

### Pou

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Family, #7 Top Paid · Simulation, #22 Top Paid · Games, #29 Top Paid, #116 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


### Into the Cauldron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-cauldron/id6745516421)

Step into the shoes of a young apothecary tasked with brewing the perfect potions for eccentric townsfolk. Listen to their stories, understand their problems, and mix ingredients to create unique remedies. Uncover a brewing mystery that threatens your routine.

**Highlights:** Brew custom potions, Interact with unique characters, Discover mysterious ingredients, Master ingredient manipulation, Track clients and achievements, Explore illustrated scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pou free?

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

### Is Into the Cauldron free?

Into the Cauldron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pou or Into the Cauldron?

Into the Cauldron is rated higher. Pou averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Into the Cauldron averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pou or Into the Cauldron have ads?

Neither Pou nor Into the Cauldron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pou or Into the Cauldron?

Pou ships an update every 3 months, and Into the Cauldron daily. Most recently, Pou was updated on October 13, 2026 and Into the Cauldron on October 7, 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.*