Comparison

Pond Koi vs Koi Keeping

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pond Koi

Create a serene digital pond with swimming koi, customizable backgrounds, and natural soundscapes. Interact with the fish, add flowers, and enjoy a stress-relieving visual and auditory experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic koi fish simulation
  • Customizable pond backgrounds
  • Interactive fish feeding and teasing
  • Variety of natural sound effects
  • Flower and leaf arrangement
  • Realistic water splashes and ripples
Features
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Enjoy the aesthetic beauty of koi and the playful charm of a realistic lotus pond. The koi pond is filled with beautiful, carefree fish—plump, adorable, and full of life. It’s the perfect place to pause, soothe your weary mind and body, and lift your spirits. You can watch and play with the beautiful fish—feed them, tease them, ripple the water to stir them up, and interact with them in various ways. Admire a variety of flowers and foliage. Use the diverse range of decorative elements—not just for show, but for interactive fun: click and drag to place shapes, and choose between flowing or static special effects. Play with the water; experience incredibly realistic splashes and perfect 3D effects that showcase the true nature of water. Switch between various built-in sound effects (including domestic pets, wildlife, birds, whales, insects, frogs, nature sounds, ambient mixes, flowing water, weather sounds, artificial noises, and more—with a rich and growing library). You can also play your own favorite music. Change the background or use your own photos and images to customize the pond's setting. Mix and match elements—flowers, leaves, feathers, and more—with built-in or custom backgrounds and sounds to create your own unique lotus pond scene. Combine koi with nature sounds and music. Play nature sounds or music individually, or mix them together for a harmonious blend. Enjoy the dual pleasure of listening to music while watching and playing with the beautiful fish. It brings joy and relaxation during your downtime, aiding in rest, sleep, exercise, quiet reflection, meditation, or even a quick, soothing break at work. It is also perfect for children; they can play in this beautiful pond while learning about various adorable animals—let these cute creatures grow alongside your little ones! The animal family keeps growing, as they love your little ones too. Stunningly beautiful, realistic, and fun for all ages—easy to pick up and play instantly, with no complex setup required. Make your setup truly unique—a real head-turner that will be the envy of everyone around you. You can even take screenshots and record videos to show off your luxurious koi pond on social media, displaying just how well you’ve raised these beautiful, chubby, and adorable fish! They’re delightful to look at and fun to play with—but remember, they aren't for eating! Made up your mind? Great! Then don't wait— Download it now and dive in! Come and explore the beautiful, realistic world created just for you! Feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything. Wishing you lots of joy! Contact email: puke365@163.com.

About

Koi Keeping

Features
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Koi Keeping biến iPhone/iPad của bạn thành một hồ cá koi nhìn từ trên xuống — nơi để thở chậm lại. • 15 dòng koi với hoa văn riêng, bơi tự nhiên có chiều sâu, bóng đổ và gợn sóng. • 4 "Cảnh Thiền" dựng sẵn: Bình Minh, Mưa Thiền, Đêm Tĩnh, Gió Thu. • 13 phông nền, hoa lá rụng, thời tiết, ngày/đêm, âm cảnh thiên nhiên, hẹn giờ tắt. • Chạm để tạo gợn sóng và cho cá ăn; chạm đôi vào cá để xem tên dòng koi. Hoàn toàn offline — không tài khoản, không quảng cáo, không thu thập dữ liệu.

Screenshots

Pond Koi4 screens
Koi Keeping3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Koi Keeping at Free against Pond Koi's $2.99. Pond Koi's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Koi Keeping is free to download; Pond Koi costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pond Koi versus Koi Keeping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPond KoiKoi Keeping
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣辉 张Nguyen Dinh Phat

In-app purchases

None

Pond Koi

No in-app purchases

None

Koi Keeping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pond Koi free?
Pond Koi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Koi Keeping free?
Koi Keeping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pond Koi or Koi Keeping have ads?
Neither Pond Koi nor Koi Keeping shows ads.

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