Alien Schmalien vs Virtual Pet Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alien Schmalien
Nurture a unique alien companion with this retro-inspired virtual pet game. Feed, clean, and entertain your extraterrestrial friend, customizing its appearance and unlocking cosmic accessories. Experience classic handheld vibes with a quirky personality and persistent gameplay.
- Feed, clean, and rest your alien
- Customize with hats, sunglasses, and more
- Unlock starry backdrops and cosmic effects
- Retro 4-shade green pixel art
- Persistent pet that lives when away
- Catch UFO sightings for rewards
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Care for your alien companion in this retro-inspired virtual pet game. With classic handheld vibes, UFO lore, and a quirky personality, Schmalien is the weird little buddy you didn’t know you needed. CARE FOR YOUR ALIEN Feed, clean, and let your alien rest Watch Schmalien’s unique reactions and animations Balance hunger, energy, and cleanliness to keep it happy Earn rewards for attentive care Don't neglect your Schmalien! They can pass away if not looked after! CUSTOMIZE & UNLOCK Collect hats, sunglasses, bowties, watches, and more Unlock starry backdrops and cosmic effects Mix and match dozens of accessories to show off personality RETRO HANDHELD VIBES Nostalgic 4-shade green pixel palette Smooth sprite animations and crisp pixel fonts Simple design that keeps the focus on your pet QUIRKY PERSONALITY Random thoughts about UFOs, the universe, and beyond References to classic encounters and sci-fi legends Hidden surprises when you poke, shake, or just hang out EXTRA FEATURES Catch UFO sightings and rare events for special rewards Build combos and earn high scores with perfect timing Persistent pet that keeps living, even when you’re away Share screenshots of your custom alien with friends Whether you’re into retro games, virtual pets, or UFO mysteries, Schmalien brings charm, nostalgia, and a touch of the cosmic right to your pocket. The truth is out there… and it’s hungry. Translated into: English, Japanese (日本語), Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文), and Russian (Русский).
Virtual Pet Simulator
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Welcome to ASCII Pou, a unique virtual pet simulator! - Feed, bathe, and play mini-games to help your pet grow and unlock new looks - Retro ASCII art style, nostalgic terminal vibes, cute and relaxing - Play fun mini-games to earn coins and level up your pet - Customize your pet's appearance, rooms, and terminal themes - Offline progress keeps your Pou active even when you're away Download now and create your own adorable ASCII pet world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Pet Simulator at none against Alien Schmalien's 1. Virtual Pet Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Alien Schmalien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Pet Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Alien Schmalien | Virtual Pet Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Stokes | 海涛 张 |
In-app purchases
Alien Schmalien
- Alien Wardrobe$0.99
Virtual Pet Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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