# OpenPet vs Beach Ready

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beach Ready at 100% against OpenPet's 74%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenPet sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Beach Ready sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenPet ships an update every 2 weeks, Beach Ready every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenPet | Beach Ready |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpet-virtual-ai-pet/id6474153178/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitsia Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590102817) | [Carlos Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896488522) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpet-virtual-ai-pet/id6474153178)

This app offers precise, ad-free weather forecasts presented by a cute virtual pet. Customize the information displayed and enjoy stunning graphics while receiving alerts and detailed meteorological data.

**Highlights:** Ad-free weather forecasts, Customizable weather details, Virtual AI pet companion, Stunning graphics, Home & lock screen widgets, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Year Family | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Year Family | $79.99 | per year |
| Massage sessions small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack of Extra Happy Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Extra Happy Tickets | $9.49 | one-time |
| Core Pack of Extra Happy Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Extra Happy Tickets | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of 600 Happy Tickets | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute cat companion
- 🌤️ Accurate weather information
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Detailed weather data (UV index, humidity, etc.)
- 🔍 Comprehensive weather coverage (local, global, solar system)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow response time for some features (e.g., washing cat)
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for customization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., cat disappearing, progress reset)
- 🤔 Irrelevant personality questions

**Reported bugs**

- Cat disappearing after feeding
- Progress reset after app updates
- Delayed or unresponsive actions
- Incorrect moon rise/set times

**Requested features**

- More interactive features for the cat (toys, playtime, etc.)
- Ability to customize cat breed, color, and appearance
- Push notifications for weather alerts and cat care
- Improved weather radar and visualization
- Ability to add multiple pets


### Beach Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-ready/id6767569094)

Get real-time beach conditions scored Green, Amber, or Red based on wind, waves, UV, and weather. Browse an interactive map, save favorites, and plan ahead with tomorrow's forecast.

**Highlights:** Real-time beach condition scoring, Interactive map of nearby beaches, Browse beaches by country, Save favorite beaches, Tomorrow's forecast, No account or ads required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beach Ready Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPet free?

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

### Is Beach Ready free?

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

### Do OpenPet or Beach Ready have ads?

Neither OpenPet nor Beach Ready shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenPet or Beach Ready?

OpenPet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beach Ready every 9 days. Most recently, OpenPet was updated on October 27, 2026 and Beach Ready on October 9, 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.*