# ponpondoodoo vs Boing Boing Animals

The clearest difference is ads: ponpondoodoo at none against Boing Boing Animals's shown. Boing Boing Animals's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (378 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ponpondoodoo sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Boing Boing Animals sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boing Boing Animals holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boing Boing Animals has 378 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of ponpondoodoo's written reviews are positive against 95% of Boing Boing Animals's.

ponpondoodoo ships an update every 9 days, Boing Boing Animals weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ponpondoodoo | Boing Boing Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248/reviews) | **[4.9 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boing-boing-animals/id6476317381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 403 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OLO-G Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673957310) | [HyunJin Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726423158) |

## What reviewers say

### ponpondoodoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponpondoodoo/id6445818248)

A cute and relaxing game designed to help you understand your personality. Enjoy calming music and watch adorable characters while discovering more about yourself in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Personality insights, Relaxing gameplay, Cute character animation, Calming music, Short daily sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| magic ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Album Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Festival | $1.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Dessert Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade VIP Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Witch Set | $2.49 | one-time |
| Rookie Caretaker Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 1 | $3.95 | one-time |
| Chief's Fertile Ground 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Village Expansion 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ink Saver Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


### Boing Boing Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boing-boing-animals/id6476317381)

Nurture mystical slime eggs that hatch into over 70 unique pixel-art animals. Feed, clean, and play with your companions, customizing their living spaces and the app's interface. Discover which adorable creatures will evolve based on their care and environment.

**Highlights:** Raise unique pixel-art animals, Over 70 animal types to discover, Customize pet quarters, Interface customization, Cloud save functionality, Offline play

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Youth Potion x1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Rainbow Jelly x12 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Bamboo x12 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 10 Jewels | $0.49 | one-time |
| Compressed Supplement Potionx2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Looking Glass x3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Magic Wand x4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Package x4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Vaccine x6 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Special Color Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| 22 Jewels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Pie x12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Candy x12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fruit x12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Key x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Egg(3-star) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Musician Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Jewels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Package2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Jewels | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Special Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Package3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Egg(6-star) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Special Package3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Special Package4 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable game
- 👍 Customization options
- 🎨 Lovely pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Fun and engaging mini-games
- 🤗 Relaxing and cozy atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression and evolution of pets
- 💰 Some features/items are locked behind a paywall
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain menu options and features
- 🤕 Bugs with vaccination and egg placement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to feed slimes
- Purchased items not showing up in inventory
- Accounts being lost after app deletion

**Requested features**

- Introduce more animal types to unlock
- Add weather-related accessories (e.g., umbrellas)
- Implement a widget for quick pet checks
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Add support for Chinese language


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ponpondoodoo free?

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

### Is Boing Boing Animals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ponpondoodoo or Boing Boing Animals?

Boing Boing Animals is rated higher. ponpondoodoo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Boing Boing Animals averages 4.9 from 378 ratings.

### Do ponpondoodoo or Boing Boing Animals have ads?

Boing Boing Animals shows ads; ponpondoodoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, ponpondoodoo or Boing Boing Animals?

ponpondoodoo ships an update every 9 days, and Boing Boing Animals weekly. Most recently, ponpondoodoo was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boing Boing Animals on September 23, 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.*