# DVDSS vs Shimeji Screen Pets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DVDSS at 100% against Shimeji Screen Pets's 4%. DVDSS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Shimeji Screen Pets's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 11) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DVDSS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimeji Screen Pets has 281 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DVDSS's written reviews are positive against 4% of Shimeji Screen Pets's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVDSS | Shimeji Screen Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvdss/id6478526588/reviews)** | [1.9 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimeji-screen-pets/id6757619322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **281** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#209** |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Towa TAKEUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681125787) | [Shamus Ul Hayatam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848754634) |

## What reviewers say

### DVDSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvdss/id6478526588)

Experience the nostalgic charm of old DVD player waiting screens. This application recreates that unique visual experience, offering a simple yet engaging way to pass the time. It utilizes specific voice synthesis technology for its presentation.

**Highlights:** DVD player waiting screen simulation, Nostalgic visual experience, Voice synthesis integration (VOICEVOX:ずんだもん), Simple time-killing entertainment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shimeji Screen Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimeji-screen-pets/id6757619322)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Add animated characters to your phone's screen that walk, jump, and play. These cute companions offer a fun way to customize your device and keep you company while you use your phone.

**Highlights:** Cute animated characters, Walk, jump, and play on screen, Customize your phone's home screen, Anime and chibi pet designs, Easy to use controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVDSS free?

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

### Is Shimeji Screen Pets free?

Shimeji Screen Pets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DVDSS or Shimeji Screen Pets?

DVDSS is rated higher. DVDSS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Shimeji Screen Pets averages 1.9 from 281 ratings.

### Do DVDSS or Shimeji Screen Pets have ads?

Both DVDSS and Shimeji Screen Pets show 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.*