PicPet vs Text a Paw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Raise a pet with friends
- Feed pet with pictures
- Earn coins by sharing
- Unlock rewards
- Customize your room
- Stay connected with friends
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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
Text a Paw
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Text a Paw™ is a fun and family-friendly way to stay connected through your pet. Create your own cat or dog, customize their look with outfits and accessories, choose moods and animations, and let your pet deliver messages for you. Features: • Create and customize adorable pets • Dress pets with hats, glasses, wings, collars, and more • Send PetTexts through your pet • Animated stickers and message cards • Mood-based expressions and reactions • Treat rewards and pet interactions • Kid-friendly Pet Party games • Family-friendly experience • No third-party advertising Whether you're saying hello, sharing a joke, or sending encouragement, Text a Paw makes every message feel more personal and fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text a Paw at none against PicPet's 9. Text a Paw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price 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
Both are free to download. PicPet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Text a Paw asks for nothing beyond the download.
PicPet ships an update weekly, Text a Paw every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicPet | Text a Paw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | O3O Labs Inc. | Adan Martins |
In-app purchases
PicPet
- PicPet+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- PicPet+ Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Speech Bubble$0.99
- 300 Coins$1.99
- 900 Coins$4.99
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- 2,000 Coins$9.99
- 4,500 Coins$19.99
- 14,400 Coins$49.99
- 36,000 Coins$100.00
Text a Paw
No in-app purchases









