# Capy vs Pond Pals

The clearest difference is update cadence: Capy at every 2 days against Pond Pals's every 8 days. Capy also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 1K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pond Pals's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pond Pals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Capy against 4.8 for Pond Pals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Capy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pond Pals's.

Capy ships an update every 2 days, Pond Pals every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capy | Pond Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capy-pet-capybara/id6747670833/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-pals/id6755534047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 311 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) |

## What reviewers say

### Capy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capy-pet-capybara/id6747670833)

Care for a virtual capybara, either alone or with friends. Feed, exercise, and play mini-games to earn coins and customize your pet. Experience both single-player and multiplayer modes in this engaging simulation.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet capybara ownership, Single and multiplayer modes, Pet feeding and exercise, Mini-games and coin earning, Customization with accessories, Co-ownership with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capy Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Time booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undo booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Cute capybara
- 👍 Ability to raise capybara with others
- 🚀 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Hard levels too difficult without spending money
- 🤒 Capybara gets sick due to hard levels

**Reported bugs**

- Hard levels impossible to complete without spending money
- Hard levels reverted to shorter time limit after promised fix

**Requested features**

- Activity log to track caretaker actions
- Increase time limit for hard levels
- Reduce difficulty of hard levels


### Pond Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-pals/id6755534047)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Trivia, #202 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Build and customize a glamping site for frogs in a peaceful pond. Attract unique visitors by catering to their preferences, upgrading facilities, and hosting activities. Transform your pond into a viral trend.

**Highlights:** Build and customize glamping sites, Attract unique frog visitors, Cater to visitor preferences, Upgrade facilities, Cook meals and host activities, Transform pond into a trend

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40k Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80k Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recharger Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Set | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capy free?

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

### Is Pond Pals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capy or Pond Pals?

Pond Pals is rated higher. Capy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Pond Pals averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Capy or Pond Pals have ads?

Both Capy and Pond Pals show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capy or Pond Pals?

Capy ships an update every 2 days, and Pond Pals every 8 days. Most recently, Capy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pond Pals on November 9, 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.*