# Kitty’s Kitchen Diary vs Chiikawa Pocket

The clearest difference is rating: Chiikawa Pocket at 4.8 against Kitty’s Kitchen Diary's 4.5. Chiikawa Pocket also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 516) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). Kitty’s Kitchen Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitty’s Kitchen Diary sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chiikawa Pocket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chiikawa Pocket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chiikawa Pocket has 7.1K ratings behind it against 516, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Kitty’s Kitchen Diary's written reviews are positive against 75% of Chiikawa Pocket's.

Kitty’s Kitchen Diary ships an update every 2 weeks, Chiikawa Pocket every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kitty’s Kitchen Diary | Chiikawa Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittys-kitchen-diary/id6496345774/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chiikawa-pocket/id6740838442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 754 MB | 957 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) | [Applibot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/394084347) |

## What reviewers say

### Kitty’s Kitchen Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittys-kitchen-diary/id6496345774)

Manage food stalls, learn recipes, and serve delicious dishes to make a quiet village thrive. Customize your village with seasonal decorations and invite animal friends to become close. Enjoy a relaxing simulation experience filled with cats and happy moments.

**Highlights:** Run food stalls, Learn new recipes, Customize village decor, Invite animal friends, Seasonal decorations, Share village with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joy of Cooking Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recipe Support Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Joy of Cooking Pass 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Follow-Up Support Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Officer Thor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner Cleanie | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special! Ad Remover Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute characters and designs
- 🎨 Customizable features
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games
- 🌳 Relaxing, cozy gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing level-up and expansion mechanics
- 🛑 Loss of progress and account resets

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items and progress not saving
- Missions and rewards not functioning properly
- Expansion and level-up indicators not updating correctly
- Glitches with ads and in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Hair color customization
- Ability to remove tiling and revert to original landscape
- Improved diamond farming and level-up progress tracking
- Better customer support and bug resolution


### Chiikawa Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chiikawa-pocket/id6740838442)

Embark on a relaxing adventure in the world of a beloved Japanese character. Engage in fun activities like battling monsters, gardening, cooking, and collecting outfits. Customize your home screen and enjoy daily life with charming characters.

**Highlights:** Battle monsters and earn rewards, Clear weeds and discover items, Cook dishes and set up food booths, Collect and display items, Customize outfits for characters, Interact with characters

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Passport | $5.99 | per month |
| Start Dash Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Back Pk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Boss Battle Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Battle Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start Dash Support Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Weeding Support Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Level Up Support Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Om Nom Fest Passport (28 Days) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and adorable characters
- 👍 Relaxing and easy to navigate gameplay
- 🎁 Generous rewards and free content
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive microtransactions and paywalls
- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Event content being bugged on launch
- Freezing and lag on certain devices
- Incompatibility with some phone models

**Requested features**

- Background battles to earn coins passively
- More ways to obtain premium currency without paying
- Improved optimization for older devices
- Voice acting for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kitty’s Kitchen Diary free?

Kitty’s Kitchen Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chiikawa Pocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kitty’s Kitchen Diary or Chiikawa Pocket?

Chiikawa Pocket is rated higher. Kitty’s Kitchen Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Chiikawa Pocket averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Kitty’s Kitchen Diary or Chiikawa Pocket have ads?

Both Kitty’s Kitchen Diary and Chiikawa Pocket show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kitty’s Kitchen Diary or Chiikawa Pocket?

Kitty’s Kitchen Diary ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chiikawa Pocket every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kitty’s Kitchen Diary was updated on November 4, 2026 and Chiikawa Pocket on November 6, 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.*