Pixel Virtual Pet vs Retrogotchi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Virtual Pet
Care for a digital companion by feeding, playing, and engaging in various activities. Your interactions influence your pet's development and happiness. Enjoy this experience anytime, anywhere, with offline support.
- Nurture a digital companion
- Feeding and playing activities
- Pet growth and happiness tracking
- Offline gameplay support
- Interactive pet care
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Dive into the heartwarming world of 'Virtual Pet', where you can nurture your own digital companion. From feeding and playing to exploring different activities, every interaction shapes your pet's growth and happiness. With offline support, your pet's journey is seamless and always ready to brighten your day!
Retrogotchi
Care for a virtual pet inspired by classic digital toys. Engage in mini-games, manage your pet's needs, and strive for high scores in this nostalgic simulation.
- Name your pet
- Mini-game challenges
- Pet care (feeding, cleaning, sleep)
- High score chasing
- Retro pixel art style
- Medication management
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New Player's Checklist: 1. Give your pet the dorkiest name possible 3. TAP TAP TAP 4. Beat high score in mini-games 5. Feed / Clean / Put to bed 6. Oh my, there is no step 2. Anyway, tap again 7. What is that medication icon for? 8. R.I.P. 9. Here we go again
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retrogotchi at 100% against Pixel Virtual Pet's 0%. Pixel Virtual Pet's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Pixel Virtual Pet is free to download; Retrogotchi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pixel Virtual Pet ships an update daily, Retrogotchi every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Virtual Pet | Retrogotchi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cleto May | Artem Ovechko |
Customer experience
Pixel Virtual Pet
Retrogotchi
In-app purchases
Pixel Virtual Pet
No in-app purchases
Retrogotchi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pixel Virtual Pet free?
Is Retrogotchi free?
Do Pixel Virtual Pet or Retrogotchi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pixel Virtual Pet or Retrogotchi?
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