# PicPet vs Chalkee

PicPet and Chalkee both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of PicPet's written reviews are positive against 63% of Chalkee's. PicPet also leads on ratings volume (904 vs 159). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chalkee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PicPet against 4.7 for Chalkee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPet has 904 ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of PicPet's written reviews are positive against 63% of Chalkee's.

PicPet ships an update every 5 days, Chalkee weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPet | Chalkee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpet/id6742077014/reviews)** | [4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkee-chalk-message-widget/id6756626124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **904** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [O3O Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731874827) | [Ryuta Ogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625327853) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picpet/id6742077014)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicPet+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PicPet+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speech Bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 14,400 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 36,000 Coins | $100.00 | one-time |


### Chalkee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkee-chalk-message-widget/id6756626124)

Send heartfelt, chalk-style handwritten messages to friends and family. Display received messages directly on your home screen widget and get real-time notifications. Deepen your connections with a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Chalk-style handwritten messages, Home screen widget display, Real-time notifications, Simple invite code connection, Connect with up to 20 people (premium), Unlimited messaging (premium), Unlock special chalk colors (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chalkee Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Chalkee Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Special Colors Full Set (24 Colors) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPet free?

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

### Is Chalkee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicPet or Chalkee?

PicPet is rated higher. PicPet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Chalkee averages 4.7 from 159 ratings.

### Do PicPet or Chalkee have ads?

Both PicPet and Chalkee show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicPet or Chalkee?

PicPet ships an update every 5 days, and Chalkee weekly. Most recently, PicPet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chalkee on September 23, 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.*