# Tap jam! vs Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap jam! at none against Buddy's 10. Tap jam! also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tap jam! asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap jam! | Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-your-virtual-pet/id6740490745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) | [Naveen Dewangan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771435971) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap jam!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jam/id6717613477)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-your-virtual-pet/id6740490745)

Engage with an adorable virtual pet, enjoying daily fun and a variety of pet-related content. Unlock special interactions and exclusive content with premium plans for an enhanced experience with your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet interaction, Daily fun activities, Dog-related content, Premium features, Subscription plans

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buddy_monthly_99 | $0.99 | per month |
| buddy_weekly_199 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| buddy_weekly_199_trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| buddy_weekly_499_trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| buddy_weekly_499 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| buddy_monthly_999_trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| buddy_annual_4999 | $49.99 | per year |
| buddy_annual_4999_trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Buddy Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap jam! free?

Tap jam! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Do Tap jam! or Buddy have ads?

Tap jam! shows ads; Buddy does not.

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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.*