# OpenPet vs Cold Front

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cold Front at none against OpenPet's 19. OpenPet's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenPet sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cold Front asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenPet | Cold Front |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitsia Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590102817) | [Leon Maughan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884088751) |

## 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


### Cold Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-front/id6801513474)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPet free?

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

### Is Cold Front free?

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

### Do OpenPet or Cold Front have ads?

Neither OpenPet nor Cold Front shows ads.

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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.*