Comparison

PicPet vs Staura

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

Head to head
About

PicPet

Collaborate with friends to nurture a virtual pet by sharing photos. The more pictures you contribute, the happier and more advanced the pet becomes, unlocking rewards and customization options.

Highlights
  • Raise a pet with friends
  • Feed pet with pictures
  • Earn coins by sharing
  • Unlock rewards
  • Customize your room
  • Stay connected with friends
Features
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PicPet makes staying connected fun. Raise a pet with your close friends, feed it pics to keep it happy and growing. The more you share, the more it levels up! how it works: add friends and raise a pet together drop pics to feed it and earn coins unlock rewards and deck out your room stay close with your close ones! ====== PicPet+ Subscription PicPet+ unlocks the full experience: custom pets, custom backgrounds, camera roll uploads, profile frames, no watermark, and faster cooldowns. Subscription options: • Monthly — US$3.99 / month • Yearly — US$39.99 / year (about US$3.33 / month) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://octagonal-cougar-ce1.notion.site/Pic-Pet-Terms-Of-Service-Privacy-Policy-1a86c635a8ba8076ba25fb5cd46440af

About

Staura

Discover and create stories with curated playlists and aesthetic visuals. Connect with a global community of readers and writers who share your passion for storytelling. Immerse yourself in tales that match your vibe and find inspiration for your own creative journey.

Highlights
  • Read stories based on aesthetics
  • Listen to curated story soundtracks
  • Browse aesthetic visual posts
  • Connect with readers and writers
  • Share and get inspired
Features
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**Staura: Where Stories Come to Life in a New Way** Step into a world where stories evolve beyond just words - they’re experiences in motion. **Create and Explore Story Slideshows** Bring your stories to life with slideshows! Add text, backgrounds, and outfits to each slide, and create series with ease. It’s the trend of *2000s story slideshows*—but made easier and in one app. You can still write stories, but creating slideshows is the heart of Staura. **Read Stories Based on Your Favorite Aesthetics** Dive into captivating tales that match your vibe. Whether it’s dreamy, dark, or heartwarming, discover stories that feel like they were written just for you. **Listen to Songs that Capture the Stories** Every great story deserves its soundtrack. From soft melodies to intense beats, each story comes with a curated playlist to elevate your reading experience. **Scroll Through Beautifully Curated Posts** Aesthetic visuals meet meaningful words. Explore stunning posts that bring stories to life, making every scroll a work of art. **Connect with Other Readers and Writers** Join a vibrant community of creators and storytellers. Share, get inspired, and chat with fellow readers and writers from around the globe. Staura isn’t just an app—it’s a space for creators, dreamers, and readers to connect, create, and lose themselves in a universe of stories.

Screenshots

PicPet4 screens
Staura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPet at 90% against Staura's 40%. PicPet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (904 vs 27). Staura's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. PicPet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Staura asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PicPet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPet has 904 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PicPet's written reviews are positive against 40% of Staura's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PicPet versus Staura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicPetStaura
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (904 ratings) — better3.5 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings904 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperO3O Labs Inc.Rakesh Shah

Customer experience

PicPet

All ratings904 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.7%

Staura

All ratings27 ratings
Positive59.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative45.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PicPet

Subscriptions2
  • PicPet+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PicPet+ Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • Speech Bubble$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • 900 Coins$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 2,000 Coins$9.99
  • 4,500 Coins$19.99
  • 14,400 Coins$49.99
  • 36,000 Coins$100.00
None

Staura

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PicPet free?
PicPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Staura free?
Staura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PicPet or Staura?
PicPet is rated higher. PicPet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Staura averages 3.5 from 27 ratings.
Do PicPet or Staura have ads?
PicPet shows ads; Staura does not.
Which is updated more often, PicPet or Staura?
PicPet ships an update every 5 days, and Staura every 5 days. Most recently, PicPet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Staura on September 22, 2026.

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