# NotiSprite vs Tapling

The clearest difference is rating: Tapling at 4.3 against NotiSprite's 3.8. Tapling also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). NotiSprite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotiSprite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tapling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tapling holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of NotiSprite's written reviews are positive against 73% of Tapling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NotiSprite ships an update every 2 weeks, Tapling every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotiSprite | Tapling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notisprite-smart-desktop-pet/id6752292657/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapling-type-with-bongo-cat/id6756097345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 642 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BXQ.AI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434767464) | [Benno Kohrs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858491109) |

## What reviewers say

### NotiSprite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notisprite-smart-desktop-pet/id6752292657)

This app brings an animated companion to your iPhone and iPad home screen and Dynamic Island. It offers customizable reminders for breaks, sleep, and more, alongside various widgets for time, weather, and quotes. Enjoy a privacy-focused experience with no ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Animated home screen widget companion, Dynamic Island and Live Activity integration, Interactive sprite playground, Multiple home screen widget types, Customizable break, sleep, and event reminders, Multiple adorable sprite characters, Support for 12 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Noti Bubble | $1.99 | one-time |
| Noti Squirrel | $3.99 | one-time |
| Noti Dino | $3.99 | one-time |
| Noti Toto | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noti Shiba | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noti Miao | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noti Cham | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noti Panda | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### Tapling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapling-type-with-bongo-cat/id6756097345)

This app adds a charming virtual companion to your keyboard's suggestion bar that taps along as you type. Earn cosmetic items for your companion by simply typing, with all progress saved locally on your device. Customize its appearance and choose a job that suits your typing style.

**Highlights:** Keyboard suggestion bar companion, Earn cosmetic items by typing, Customizable companion appearance, Typing-based job system, Privacy-focused, local data storage, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotiSprite free?

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

### Is Tapling free?

Tapling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NotiSprite or Tapling?

Tapling is rated higher. NotiSprite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tapling averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do NotiSprite or Tapling have ads?

Neither NotiSprite nor Tapling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotiSprite or Tapling?

NotiSprite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tapling every 3 months. Most recently, NotiSprite was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tapling on October 30, 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.*