# VRChat vs Lil Yappy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil Yappy at 100% against VRChat's 45%. Lil Yappy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). VRChat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 10). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRChat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lil Yappy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lil Yappy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRChat has 3.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of VRChat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lil Yappy's.

VRChat ships an update weekly, Lil Yappy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRChat | Lil Yappy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-yappy/id6742418484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 972 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VRChat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685027434) | [Squidbeak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798286565) |

## What reviewers say

### VRChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770)

Explore a vast virtual universe with endless possibilities, from thrilling adventures and games to social gatherings and creative expression. Connect with friends, meet new people, and even build your own worlds and avatars. Experience immersive social interaction, whether in VR or on mobile.

**Highlights:** Explore user-created worlds, Customize unique avatars, Play thousands of games, Connect with friends, Build your own virtual spaces, Full-body tracking support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRChat+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VRChat+ (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| 600 VRChat Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| VRChat+ Gift (One month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 VRChat Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 VRChat Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 VRChat Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3600 VRChat Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4800 VRChat Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 VRChat Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9000 VRChat Credits | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12000 VRChat Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fire game
- 🎉 Excited for iOS launch
- 🎨 Clean UI presentation
- 🌐 Able to play on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤔 Confusing login process
- 📱 Not optimized for small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working on iPad
- Login issues on some accounts

**Requested features**

- Google login option
- iPad support
- Improved compatibility for lower-end devices


### Lil Yappy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-yappy/id6742418484)

Guide a flying potato through a gem-filled world, collecting power-ups and avoiding obstacles. Enjoy simple tap-to-fly gameplay with a focus on high scores and collecting treasures.

**Highlights:** Tap to fly gameplay, Collect gems, Avoid bombs, Earn power-ups, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRChat free?

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

### Is Lil Yappy free?

Lil Yappy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRChat or Lil Yappy?

Lil Yappy is rated higher. VRChat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Lil Yappy averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do VRChat or Lil Yappy have ads?

Lil Yappy shows ads; VRChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRChat or Lil Yappy?

VRChat ships an update weekly, and Lil Yappy fortnightly. Most recently, VRChat was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lil Yappy on June 11, 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.*