# Pal Chat vs Pet Trial

The clearest difference is rating: Pal Chat at 4.3 against Pet Trial's 3.0. Pal Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (440 vs 2). Pet Trial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pet Trial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pal Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pal Chat has 440 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pal Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, Pet Trial every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pal Chat | Pet Trial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-trial/id6758271238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pulkit Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723503441) | [RomiSys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/558167203) |

## What reviewers say

### Pal Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085)

This app acts as a universal AI chat client, supporting a wide range of models and features like image input, image generation, and offline capabilities. It offers a private and secure experience with no data collection and no ads.

**Highlights:** Supports all major AI models, Image input and generation, Offline local model support, Save prompts and history, Stream responses, Full Markdown and LaTeX support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pal Chat Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Pal Chat Pro Annual | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app design
- 🔒 Allows use of own API keys
- 👍 Customizable prompts and instructions
- 🚀 Efficient token usage tracking
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with OpenRouter models
- 🐛 Keyboard lag and UI issues
- 💰 Subscription model for previously free features
- 🐛 Rendering issues with mathematical formulas
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI indicators for model outputs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change AI provider
- Freezing on long responses
- Unavailability of certain models (e.g., GPT-4o-mini)

**Requested features**

- Conversation history search
- Support for local/self-hosted models
- Multimodal support (vision, audio)
- Ability to edit/delete messages in conversation
- Dynamic model listing from providers


### Pet Trial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-trial/id6758271238)

Simulate the daily responsibilities of owning a pet to determine if your family is prepared for the commitment. This app helps you make an informed decision before bringing a real animal home.

**Highlights:** Pet ownership simulation, Responsibility testing, Informed decision-making, Family preparedness assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pal Chat free?

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

### Is Pet Trial free?

Pet Trial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pal Chat or Pet Trial?

Pal Chat is rated higher. Pal Chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Pet Trial averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pal Chat or Pet Trial have ads?

Pet Trial shows ads; Pal Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pal Chat or Pet Trial?

Pal Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pet Trial every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pal Chat was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pet Trial on November 5, 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.*