Comparison

Dico vs Dearkin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dico

This app serves as a community and digital archive for pets and their owners. It allows users to create timelines, share moments, connect with other pet lovers, and support creators. The platform is designed to be a safe and positive space for all companion animals.

Highlights
  • Pet profile and growth timeline
  • Chronological organization of photos, videos, and records
  • Community feed for sharing pet moments
  • Direct messaging with other pet owners
  • Virtual gifts and support for creators
  • Moderated safe and positive community
Features
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Dico – Where Every Pet Has a Story Dico is the all-in-one community and lifetime archive built exclusively for pets and the people who love them. From the first day you bring them home to every tail-wagging milestone, Dico helps you record, share, and cherish every precious moment. Why millions of pet parents choose Dico • Beautiful Pet Timeline Create a dedicated profile and growth timeline for each of your pets. Automatically organize photos, videos, weight records, vaccination dates, and memorable stories in chronological order – your pet’s very own digital scrapbook. • Share the Joy Post adorable photos, funny videos, and heartwarming stories to the community feed. Get likes, comments, and virtual gifts from fellow pet lovers who truly understand your happiness. • Support Your Favorite Pets Send Coins and Gifts to creators whose content brightens your day. A simple way to say “thank you” and help support amazing pet parents. • Private Chat & Real Connections Message other pet owners directly, exchange care tips, organize local playdates, or just share the daily joys of pet parenthood in a safe and friendly environment. • Safe & Positive Community All posts and comments are moderated. We keep the vibe warm, respectful, and 100% pet-focused. Whether you have dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, or any companion animal – every pet is welcome in Dico. Download Dico today and start building your pet’s forever story. Dico – Because every pet deserves to be remembered and every pet parent deserves a community.

About

Dearkin

Features
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Dearkin sends you a gentle nudge to call someone you love — at a moment you didn't plan, on a day you needed it. Pick a few people who matter. Dearkin spaces out reminders thoughtfully (between four days and two weeks per person, never more than one nudge a day across everyone). When the moment comes, a quiet notification arrives. Tap once to call. Tap "Later" if you're driving. Tap "Dismiss" if today isn't right — there's a sixty-second undo on every action. Designed for warmth, not productivity. WHAT'S INSIDE • A clean home screen with the people who matter, spaced for breathing room. • Tap a tile to call. Double-tap for the detail view. • Lock Screen + Home Screen widgets show who's "next up" — tap a widget to dial. • Quiet hours that respect your night. Default 10pm–8am; configurable. • Pause anyone temporarily without removing them. • Light, warm aesthetic, painted by hand. No dark mode by design. WHAT'S NOT INSIDE • No accounts. No login. No password to forget. • No tracking. No analytics. No ads. No social feed. • No subscription. A single one-time $2.99 purchase unlocks the full app. DEARKIN UNLOCKED ($2.99 ONE-TIME) • Unlimited loved ones (free tier supports up to 3). • "Hey Siri, I just called Mom" — log calls hands-free. • iCloud Sync across your devices. AVAILABLE IN 28 LANGUAGES English, Türkçe, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Português (Brasil), 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文, Русский, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, हिन्दी, العربية, 繁體中文, Nederlands, Filipino, Svenska, Norsk Bokmål, Dansk, Suomi, Polski, Čeština, Magyar, Română, Ελληνικά, and עברית. PRIVACY BY DESIGN We can't read your call history — iOS doesn't allow third-party apps to access it, and we wouldn't want to. We don't ask for your location. We don't track which buttons you tap. The contacts you pick stay on your device (or in your own iCloud, if you turn that on). Dearkin is for the people you love. We hope it helps you reach them.

Screenshots

Dico4 screens
Dearkin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dearkin at weekly against Dico's every 5 weeks. Dico's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dico sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dearkin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dico ships an update every 5 weeks, Dearkin weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dico versus Dearkin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDicoDearkin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStarrayTech Co., Limitedilter aksoy

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dico

One-time9
  • $0.99 Tokens$0.99
  • $1.99 Tokens$1.99
  • $2.99 Tokens$2.99
Show 6 more
  • $3.99 Tokens$3.99
  • $5.99 Tokens$5.99
  • $9.99 Tokens$9.99
  • $19.99 Tokens$19.99
  • $49.99 Tokens$49.99
  • $99.99 Tokens$99.99
1 purchases

Dearkin

One-time1
  • Dearkin Unlocked$2.99

Questions

Is Dico free?
Dico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dearkin free?
Dearkin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dico or Dearkin have ads?
Neither Dico nor Dearkin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dico or Dearkin?
Dico ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dearkin weekly. Most recently, Dico was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dearkin on September 30, 2026.

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