# Buddy vs Muttgrams

The clearest difference is rating: Muttgrams at 5.0 against Buddy's 1.0. Muttgrams also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Muttgrams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Muttgrams holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Buddy ships an update every 5 days, Muttgrams every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Muttgrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-your-virtual-pet/id6740490745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muttgrams/id6759312419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naveen Dewangan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771435971) | [David Isquick](https://appshunter.io/developer/541406713) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Muttgrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muttgrams/id6759312419)

This app allows you to chat with your dog as if they could text back. You can customize their personality and earn virtual rewards by interacting with them. It's designed for dog owners who miss their pets when they're away.

**Highlights:** Simulated dog texting, Customizable dog personalities, Virtual treats and toys, Daily dog photos, Subscription for premium features

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muttgrams Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Muttgrams Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Muttgrams free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Muttgrams?

Muttgrams is rated higher. Buddy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Muttgrams averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Muttgrams have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Muttgrams shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Muttgrams?

Buddy ships an update every 5 days, and Muttgrams every 10 days. Most recently, Buddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Muttgrams on November 5, 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.*