# Capybara Simulator vs Capy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Capy at every 4 days against Capybara Simulator's every 3 weeks. Capy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Capybara Simulator's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capybara Simulator sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Capy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Capybara Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Capybara Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Capy's.

Capybara Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Capy every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capybara Simulator | Capy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capybara-simulator-my-pets/id6478200415/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capy-pet-capybara/id6747670833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Take Top Entertainment LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### Capybara Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capybara-simulator-my-pets/id6478200415)

Care for adorable virtual capybaras in this simulation game. Rescue them, feed them, bathe them, and build a strong bond. Explore a virtual world and enjoy a relaxing pet care experience.

**Highlights:** Rescue and adopt capybaras, Feed, bathe, and care for pets, Strengthen bond with virtual pets, Take capybaras for walks, Relaxing gameplay and soundtrack, Interactive elements

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NO ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pet island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto-feeder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto-drinker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack with pets "Memes" | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Googoogaga Capybara | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack with pets "Memes" | $3.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ballerina Capuccina | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bombordiro crocodile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tun Tun Tun Sakhur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero capybara | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hearts | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack with pets "Memes" | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack with pets "Memes" | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of hearts | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with pets "Memes" | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable capybara interactions
- 🥰 Capybara lovers' dream game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of realism in some aspects

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Capybara disappearing or getting stuck
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More capybara skins and accessories
- Reduce ads or make them more child-friendly
- Improve game mechanics and add more variety


### Capy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capy-pet-capybara/id6747670833)

Adopt and care for a virtual capybara. Engage in single-player or multiplayer modes, feeding, exercising, and playing mini-games with your digital pet. Decorate your capybara and earn coins to enhance its appearance.

**Highlights:** Own a virtual capybara, Single and multiplayer modes, Co-own pets with friends, Feed, exercise, and give treats, Play mini-games, Earn coins, Decorate pet with accessories

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capy Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Hint Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Spins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Cute capybara
- 👍 Ability to raise capybara with others
- 🚀 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Hard levels too difficult without spending money
- 🤒 Capybara gets sick due to hard levels

**Reported bugs**

- Hard levels impossible to complete without spending money
- Hard levels reverted to shorter time limit after promised fix

**Requested features**

- Activity log to track caretaker actions
- Increase time limit for hard levels
- Reduce difficulty of hard levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capybara Simulator free?

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

### Is Capy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capybara Simulator or Capy?

Capybara Simulator is rated higher. Capybara Simulator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Capy averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Capybara Simulator or Capy have ads?

Both Capybara Simulator and Capy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capybara Simulator or Capy?

Capybara Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Capy every 4 days. Most recently, Capybara Simulator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Capy on October 27, 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.*