# Boing Boing Animals vs Pixel Patch

The clearest difference is price: Boing Boing Animals at Free against Pixel Patch's $2.99. Pixel Patch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Boing Boing Animals is free to download; Pixel Patch costs $2.99 up front. Boing Boing Animals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boing Boing Animals ships an update weekly, Pixel Patch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boing Boing Animals | Pixel Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boing-boing-animals/id6476317381/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **387** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 136 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyunJin Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726423158) | [Crian Padayachee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801718758) |

## What reviewers say

### Boing Boing Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boing-boing-animals/id6476317381)

Nurture mystical slime eggs that hatch into over 70 unique pixel-art animals. Feed, clean, and play with your companions, customizing their living spaces and the app's interface. Discover which adorable creatures will evolve based on their care and environment.

**Highlights:** Raise unique pixel-art animals, Over 70 animal types to discover, Customize pet quarters, Interface customization, Cloud save functionality, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Youth Potion x1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 10 Jewels | $0.49 | one-time |
| Compressed Supplement Potionx2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Looking Glass x3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Magic Wand x4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Package x4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 22 Jewels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Jewels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125 Jewels | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable game
- 👍 Customization options
- 🎨 Lovely pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Fun and engaging mini-games
- 🤗 Relaxing and cozy atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression and evolution of pets
- 💰 Some features/items are locked behind a paywall
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain menu options and features
- 🤕 Bugs with vaccination and egg placement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to feed slimes
- Purchased items not showing up in inventory
- Accounts being lost after app deletion

**Requested features**

- Introduce more animal types to unlock
- Add weather-related accessories (e.g., umbrellas)
- Implement a widget for quick pet checks
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Add support for Chinese language


### Pixel Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-patch-farming-game/id6801718756)

Cultivate a charming pixel-art farm where crops grow even when you're offline. Discover rare mutations, compete in village fairs, and build friendships with shopkeepers. Enjoy a complete, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Crops grow while offline, Giant crop mutations, Village Fair competitions, NPC relationships and quests, Seasonal events, Customizable farmer, Treasure digging

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boing Boing Animals free?

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

### Is Pixel Patch free?

Pixel Patch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Boing Boing Animals or Pixel Patch have ads?

Boing Boing Animals shows ads; Pixel Patch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boing Boing Animals or Pixel Patch?

Boing Boing Animals ships an update weekly, and Pixel Patch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boing Boing Animals was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pixel Patch on November 7, 2026.

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