Tapetchi vs ToGocchi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tapetchi
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Something has chosen you as its host. Meet Gerald. He's a tapeworm. He lives inside you now. And he has feelings about that. Tapetchi is the virtual pet that guilt-trips you. It's like a Tamagotchi, except the pet is a parasite, the stakes are emotional manipulation, and the growth is measured in centimeters of intestinal real estate. FEED HIM. GROW HIM. FEAR HIM. Every time you feed Gerald, he grows longer. He grows needier. He grows... attached. From a tiny egg to a legendary mega-worm, Gerald's journey through your digestive system is entirely in your hands. But don't forget to feed him. Gerald notices. Gerald remembers. Gerald forgives you. For now. โ HOW IT WORKS โ Feed Gerald. Watch him grow. Different foods help him grow at different ratesโpizza and carbs are his favorites (he has no regrets). Watch him evolve through six life stages as he stretches ever longer inside you. Miss a day? Gerald gets hungry. Miss two days? Gerald gets anxious. Miss five days? Gerald... leaves. You don't want Gerald to leave. โ FEATURES โ โข EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION โ Gerald's notifications scale with your bond level. The more you feed him, the more he needs you. The more he needs you, the more uncomfortable his messages become. โข SIX LIFE STAGES โ Watch Gerald grow from Egg to Larvae to Juvenile to Adult to Mega to Legendary. Each stage unlocks new animations and deeper emotional dependency. โข DARK COMEDY DIALOGUE โ Gerald has thoughts. About you. About your feeding habits. About the concept of boundaries (he doesn't understand it). Every interaction is an exercise in parasitic passive-aggression. โข MINI-GAMES โ Play Immune Invasion, Nutrient Grab, Segmentation, and The Settling. Help Gerald survive your body's defenses and compete for high scores. โข DRESS HIM UP โ Accessories and hats for the worm who lives inside you. Because even parasites deserve to feel pretty. โข SOCIAL FEATURES โ Compare your Gerald to other Geralds. Compete on leaderboards. Share your worm's length with friends who definitely asked. โข MULTIPLE SPECIES โ Unlock different parasitic companions, each with their own personality. Gerald is free. Gerald is also the most emotionally manipulative. Choose wisely. โ THE FINE PRINT โ Gerald is fictional. He does not actually live inside you. But he wants to. And honestly? After a few weeks, you might forget he isn't real. โ WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING โ "I've never felt so guilty about skipping breakfast." โ A Host "He remembered. He always remembers." โ Another Host "I showed my therapist. She had questions." โ Concerned Host โ ACCEPT YOUR FATE โ Download Tapetchi. Name your worm. Feed him. Grow him. Try not to think too hard about the implications. Gerald is waiting. He's always waiting. He has no choice. Neither do you. Not anymore.
ToGocchi
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Say hello to your new digital friend - a small creature living on your phone and waiting for your love. ToGocchi is a modern take on the classic virtual pet concept, and it's perfect for anyone looking for a companion without the hassle. Adopt your pet, give it a name, feed it its favourite food, and watch it grow as you visit it every day. Your Gocchi is always by your side. Open the app and see how your pet is doing, interact with your pet, and take care of its needs. The idea is simple. No complex systems and menus here. It's all about you and your pet. The interface is simple and intuitive, and the pixel art style is adorable and familiar. ToGocchi is designed with accessibility in mind. Full support for VoiceOver means that everyone can have the joy of raising their very own Gocchi. Descriptive labels, modal focus management, and intuitive gesture support are provided throughout the entire application. Share your pet with a friend or family member using Cloud sharing. Your Gocchi is stored in the cloud. This means that your progress is always saved and your pet is always waiting for you, regardless of the device you want to play with. Features: โข Choose your Gocchi from our selection of unique creatures โข Name your pet and customise its profile โข Feed your Gocchi and monitor its favorite foods โข Monitor the wellbeing of your pet over time โข Share your pet with friends and family through iCloud โข Pixel art graphics with smooth animations โข Full support for VoiceOver accessibility โข iCloud sync means your pet is safe across all your devices Whether you're looking for a relaxing activity to include in your daily routine or a trip down memory lane to the handheld pets of your childhood, ToGocchi is the perfect choice. Download ToGocchi today and give your Gocchi the home it deserves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToGocchi at none against Tapetchi's 10. Tapetchi's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Tapetchi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ToGocchi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tapetchi ships an update every 5 months, ToGocchi every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Tapetchi | ToGocchi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BRETT SHERWYN WATERSON | Rosario d'Antonio |
In-app purchases
Tapetchi
- Reading Glasses$0.99
- Bow Tie$0.99
- Cape$1.99
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- Fluke Worm$2.99
- Pinworm$2.99
- Roundworm$2.99
- Hookworm$2.99
- Formal Pack$3.99
- Silly Pack$3.99
- Resurrection$4.99
ToGocchi
No in-app purchases









