# Pokipet vs Awkwrd!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Awkwrd! at none against Pokipet's 16. Awkwrd! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pokipet's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokipet sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Awkwrd! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Awkwrd! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokipet has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pokipet ships an update every 5 days, Awkwrd! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokipet | Awkwrd! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokipet-raise-virtual-pets/id6443760470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awkwrd/id6756679987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 416 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) | [Arya Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862283538) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokipet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokipet-raise-virtual-pets/id6443760470)

Adopt and raise a virtual cat or dog with friends in this social pet game. Co-parent a pet, manage its needs, and play mini-games together. You can also enjoy the experience solo.

**Highlights:** Adopt virtual cats and dogs, Multiplayer pet co-parenting, Play solo or with friends, Solve match-2 puzzles, Decorate pet rooms, Feed, walk, and clean pets, Mini-games and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pet pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 of each booster + 3 lives | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cute virtual pet
- 👍 Fun to share pet with friends
- 🚀 Enjoyable when it works
- 🚀 Smooth graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent pet sickness and confiscation
- 💰 Expensive to keep pet healthy
- 🐛 Impossible mini-game levels
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Pet needs constant attention

**Reported bugs**

- Pet stats resetting after app use
- Inability to put pet to sleep at desired times
- Coins disappearing after purchases
- Inability to progress past certain mini-game levels

**Requested features**

- More pet variety
- Ability to decorate pet's environment
- Additional mini-games for earning coins
- Notifications for pet needs
- Ability to train pet


### Awkwrd!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awkwrd/id6756679987)

This game facilitates genuine conversations by offering a variety of thought-provoking prompts. It's designed to move beyond superficial chat and encourage deeper connections, making it ideal for friends, partners, or new acquaintances.

**Highlights:** Spark real talk, Cut past small talk, Thought-provoking prompts, Choose conversation categories, No profiles or scoring, Modern design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokipet free?

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

### Is Awkwrd! free?

Awkwrd! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pokipet or Awkwrd!?

Awkwrd! is rated higher. Pokipet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Awkwrd! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pokipet or Awkwrd! have ads?

Pokipet shows ads; Awkwrd! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokipet or Awkwrd!?

Pokipet ships an update every 5 days, and Awkwrd! every 9 days. Most recently, Pokipet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Awkwrd! on October 9, 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.*