Comparison

Rowed Two vs Amaru

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rowed Two

Features
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FutePen:'I'm back.'  Kumakku:'Angry~~~!!!'  Those two finally come back.  FutePen:'Udon snatcher must go to the Antarctic 1st town.'  Kumakku:'???'  Can FutePen give his attack with all his might to Kumakku hiding in his house???  Which will finally laugh, FutePen or Kumakku???  Udon belongs to me!!!

About

Amaru

Nurture a virtual pet while building healthy self-care habits. Engage in goal-setting, mindfulness exercises, and journaling to reduce stress and anxiety. Explore a magical world, unlock stories, and collect items.

Highlights
  • Virtual pet care
  • Goal-setting system
  • Mindfulness meditations
  • Journaling modes
  • Mini-games
  • Customization options
  • Collectible items
Features
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Amaru is here to support your self-care! Feed, pet, customize, and play minigames with the adorable Amaru while being rewarded for taking care of yourself! The game contains engaging goal-setting, mindfulness, and journal activities that provide a fun way to build focus and resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression. Explore the mysterious world of Enso to earn Collectibles, unlock Amaru’s story, and help him find his way home! “Finally, a game that promotes (and reinforces) positive, long-term mental-health habits! It's enjoyable & the artwork is beautifully done. Daily goals are customizable, but there is a variety of preset goals to choose from to get you started. It's calming at the end of your day and refreshing at the beginning. Doesn't leave you frustrated and mentally depleted like most other games. Plus, magic kitties!” “It's clear that the people behind this app care about helping people. I am genuinely floored about how focused the game is on self-care and the player. This is especially apparent in the 'free trial' aspect of this app- none of the self-care elements are behind a paywall, and they have an entire system for people to donate full copies of the game to those in financial need. The game is reassuring and never unhealthily pressures. also the animation is so good. I'd say more but I have no more space.” FINANCIAL NEED? READ BELOW! Want the full version but can’t afford it? No problem! All the self-care features in the app are completely FREE, and the game contains NO ADS! There will be points where you will be asked to pay to unlock story features or optional skins, but if you have financial need, you can apply for a free copy through our Keys for Those in Need Program. You’ll be given a place in line, and when a copy becomes available, you’ll receive it for FREE! We just ask that you pay it forward when you can! WHAT’S INSIDE: • A virtual pet to feed, pet, and care for! • Make Amaru your own with custom colors and skins! • Beautiful hand-drawn animation that evolves as your Bond grows stronger. • A goal-setting system that rewards you for self-care. • Journaling modes that promote free expression and support well-being. • 20+ guided breathing and mindfulness meditation recordings scientifically shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression with voicing and subtitles. • Fun, low-pressure Mini-games to play with Amaru • Gorgeous environments with unique, relaxing soundscapes like ocean waves or falling rain. • 100+ lore-rich items revealing details about the fantasy world of Enso and its inhabitants. • Hundreds of player-submitted Affirmation messages to brighten your day! LANGUAGES: This app is only in available in English. FOLLOW US: @fogofmaya on IG and TikTok. You can communicate with us via Discord (link is in the app).

Screenshots

Rowed Two4 screens
Amaru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amaru at Free against Rowed Two's $4.99. Amaru also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Amaru is free to download; Rowed Two costs $4.99 up front. Rowed Two sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Amaru sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowed Two ships an update every 37 months, Amaru monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rowed Two versus Amaru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowed TwoAmaru
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB625 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTetsuyoshi MorikawaSix Wing Studios

Bugs and requests

Rowed Two

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Amaru

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Connectivity issues and login problems
  • Glitches with certain features and mini-games

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free meditation and self-care content
  • Ability to customize Amaru's appearance and personality
  • Sync across devices and backup journal entries
  • Reminders and notifications for self-care tasks
  • Integration with fitness trackers and other wellness apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowed Two

One-time1
  • All Stage Clear$0.99
14 purchases

Amaru

One-time14
  • Origins Puzzle Pack$1.99
  • Cosmic Texture Pack$1.99
  • Flora Texture Pack$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Fauna Texture Pack$1.99
  • Custo-Maru$4.99
  • Nightscapes Pack$4.99
  • Winter Grove Pack$4.99
  • Spooky Grove Pack$4.99
  • App Unlock$9.99
  • Donation: 1 Copy$9.99
  • Fan Art Bundle$12.99
  • Unlock + Colors Combo$13.99
  • The Everything Pack!$24.99
  • All The Things$24.99

Questions

Is Rowed Two free?
Rowed Two costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Amaru free?
Amaru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowed Two or Amaru have ads?
Neither Rowed Two nor Amaru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowed Two or Amaru?
Rowed Two ships an update every 37 months, and Amaru monthly. Most recently, Rowed Two was updated on October 13, 2026 and Amaru on October 20, 2026.

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