MiniMates vs What do … eat?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiniMates
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Turn screen time into smart learning time! MiniMates is a safe, ad-free learning app designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners. Built for iPhone and iPad, it transforms everyday screen time into fun, interactive education. With simple tap-based activities, kids can learn independently while parents enjoy complete peace of mind. WHY PARENTS LOVE MINIMATES: • 100% Ad-Free & Safe – No ads, no distractions, no tracking • Kid-Safe Environment – Protected with a secure parental gate • Easy Touch Controls – Designed for small hands and simple navigation • Learn Anywhere – Perfect for home, travel, or quiet time WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN: • ABC & Phonics – Letters, sounds, and early reading skills • Numbers & Math – Counting, number recognition, and basics • Shapes & Colors – Visual learning and identification • Logic & Thinking – Matching, puzzles, and cognitive skills • Focus & Attention – Calm, distraction-free activities MiniMates encourages independent learning through fun, engaging games that build real skills. Try it for free with selected activities. Unlock the full learning experience with a premium subscription. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation • Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hasstech/home
What do … eat?
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Every kid asks it sooner or later: "What does a lion eat? What does a whale eat? What does Grandma eat?" "What do … eat?" turns that question into a game. Your child types the name of an animal — or just says it out loud — and instantly sees a friendly picture list of everything it eats, with every answer read aloud in a warm, kid-friendly voice. Foods that are animals themselves are tappable, so kids can hop straight from lion to zebra to grass, following the food chain one curious tap at a time. Every animal they look up joins their own growing collection in the Gallery. WHAT'S INSIDE • Dozens of built-in animals with carefully curated, simplified diets and friendly flat-vector illustrations • Voice input and read-aloud, made for kids who can't type or read yet • Tap any food that's also an animal to keep exploring the food chain • A Discovery Gallery that collects every animal your child looks up • Ask about family members too — "What does Grandma eat?" always gets a playful answer • On-device AI fills in animals outside the built-in set, always clearly marked as AI-generated (needs an Apple Intelligence-capable device — the built-in animals work on every device) MADE BY PARENTS, FOR PARENTS "What do … eat?" is a family project — built by a mom-and-dad team and play-tested by our own son. Here's what that means for yours: • Completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions • Collects no data at all and works fully offline, right on your child's device • A parental gate (a quick multiplication task) keeps little fingers out of Settings • Carefully curated facts, simplified for young learners — a fun start for curiosity, not a scientific reference • AI answers are always clearly labeled and may occasionally be a little silly or imprecise "What do … eat?" turns every car ride, zoo visit, and walk into a little food-chain adventure. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: whatdoeat.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What do … eat? at none against MiniMates's 2. MiniMates's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. MiniMates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. What do … eat? asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MiniMates | What do … eat? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad Wajih Ul Hassan | Marcel Hoppe |
In-app purchases
MiniMates
- MiniMates Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- MiniMates Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
What do … eat?
No in-app purchases








