# VirtualFriend vs VirtuAlly

The clearest difference is rating: VirtualFriend at 4.8 against VirtuAlly's 4.0. VirtualFriend also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). VirtuAlly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VirtualFriend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VirtuAlly sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VirtualFriend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualFriend has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of VirtualFriend's written reviews are positive against 100% of VirtuAlly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, VirtuAlly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtualFriend | VirtuAlly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfriend-vb-emulator/id6479948317/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-spatial-ai-friend/id6742395367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 681 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Adam Gastineau](https://appshunter.io/developer/913804973) | [Kazuki Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798156723) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtualFriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfriend-vb-emulator/id6479948317)

Experience classic Nintendo Virtual Boy games in true 3D on Apple Vision Pro and iOS. This open-source emulator allows you to explore the entire official library and homebrew titles with customizable color palettes and flexible control options.

**Highlights:** 3D Virtual Boy experience, Explore official and homebrew libraries, Customizable color palettes, Flexible control options (touchscreen, controller, keyboard), 3D title screen previews

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent Virtual Boy emulation
- 👍 Easy to run games
- 👍 Light and simple UI
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 🙏 Grateful for the developer's work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some games run slow
- 🐛 Some games crash after 10 minutes
- 🎮 Lack of button mapping
- 🔉 Buzzing sound issues in Hyper Fighting
- 🕶️ No cardboard/VR headset support


### VirtuAlly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-spatial-ai-friend/id6742395367)

Experience a lifelike 3D anime companion in your own space using augmented reality. This AI friend listens, responds with real voice and expressions, and remembers your conversations, offering comfort and practical assistance.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality presence, Life-sized 3D anime character, Real voice and dynamic expressions, Conversation memory, Language practice, Thought organization, Emotional decompression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Lite Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Ultra Plan | $59.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $179.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Ultra Plan | $599.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $699.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $999.99 | per year |
| 10 Points Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Points Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70 Points Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 100 Points Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points Pack | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtualFriend free?

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

### Is VirtuAlly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VirtualFriend or VirtuAlly?

VirtualFriend is rated higher. VirtualFriend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VirtuAlly averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VirtualFriend or VirtuAlly have ads?

Neither VirtualFriend nor VirtuAlly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VirtualFriend or VirtuAlly?

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, and VirtuAlly weekly. Most recently, VirtualFriend was updated on September 18, 2026 and VirtuAlly on September 22, 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.*