# Nestingale vs Companions

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nestingale at none against Companions's 10. Nestingale also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Companions's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Companions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Nestingale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Companions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.

Nestingale ships an update weekly, Companions every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nestingale | Companions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nestingale/id6461722582/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions-widget-pets/id6811950512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nestingale, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697662769) | [Tiaan Johan van der Riel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656996473) |

## What reviewers say

### Nestingale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nestingale/id6461722582)

Easily scan rooms to create accurate 3D virtual plans for interior design. Design your space like a pro, with furniture recommendations and direct purchasing options. Compatible with LiDAR-enabled devices or manual floor plan creation.

**Highlights:** Scan rooms in 3D, Create accurate virtual room plans, Design like a pro, Get personalized design recommendations, Purchase furniture and accessories, Floor plan editor for non-LiDAR devices

**In-app purchases:** none


### Companions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions-widget-pets/id6811950512)

Add a virtual aquarium to your Home Screen with customizable fish and tank styles. Enjoy a low-maintenance digital pet experience without the need for feeding or cleaning. Watch your companions swim and interact directly from your widget.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Customizable fish and tank styles, Multiple fish pack options, Interactive bubble feature, Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, No feeding or cleaning required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Fish | $3.49 | per month |
| Whale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pond Creatures Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reef Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Freshwater Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reef Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea Creatures Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shark Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Fish Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nestingale free?

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

### Is Companions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nestingale or Companions?

Companions is rated higher. Nestingale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Companions averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Nestingale or Companions have ads?

Neither Nestingale nor Companions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nestingale or Companions?

Nestingale ships an update weekly, and Companions every 2 days. Most recently, Nestingale was updated on November 3, 2026 and Companions on November 1, 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.*