Tapetchi vs Mochi Crew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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. ◆ HOW IT WORKS ◆ Feed Gerald. Watch him grow. Different foods help him grow at different rates—pizza 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. ◆ FEATURES ◆ • EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION — 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. • SIX LIFE STAGES — Watch Gerald grow from Egg to Larvae to Juvenile to Adult to Mega to Legendary. Each stage unlocks new animations and deeper emotional dependency. • DARK COMEDY DIALOGUE — 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. • MINI-GAMES — Play Immune Invasion, Nutrient Grab, Segmentation, and The Settling. Help Gerald survive your body's defenses and compete for high scores. • DRESS HIM UP — Accessories and hats for the worm who lives inside you. Because even parasites deserve to feel pretty. • SOCIAL FEATURES — Compare your Gerald to other Geralds. Compete on leaderboards. Share your worm's length with friends who definitely asked. • MULTIPLE SPECIES — Unlock different parasitic companions, each with their own personality. Gerald is free. Gerald is also the most emotionally manipulative. Choose wisely. ◆ THE FINE PRINT ◆ 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. ◆ WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ◆ "I've never felt so guilty about skipping breakfast." — A Host "He remembered. He always remembers." — Another Host "I showed my therapist. She had questions." — Concerned Host ◆ ACCEPT YOUR FATE ◆ 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.
Mochi Crew
Interact with a virtual AI pet that sees, talks, and remembers you. Engage in conversations, play mini-games, and care for your unique companion, all with complete on-device privacy.
- AI-powered conversations
- Camera vision for object recognition
- Persistent memory and scrapbook
- Mini-games and daily hunts
- Grooming and care system
- On-device AI for privacy
- Home screen widget
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Meet your new best friend, an AI pet that actually sees, talks, and remembers you. Mochi Crew is the most advanced virtual pet companion on the App Store. Your pet uses real AI to hold genuine conversations, see through your camera, and now remember every moment you share together. ADOPT YOUR PERFECT COMPANION Choose from 6 adorable AI pets: bunny, cat, dog, dragon, fox, or penguin. Each has a unique personality that shapes how they talk, react, and bond with you. Watch them grow from baby to adult as you care for them. DEEP PERSISTENT MEMORY (NEW) Your pet remembers everything. Past conversations, favorite foods, play sessions, and special moments are stored and recalled naturally. Browse your shared history in the beautiful Memory Scrapbook. The longer you play, the deeper your bond becomes. CAMERA VISION Point your camera at anything and your pet reacts! They recognize food, animals, faces, and objects, responding with personality-driven comments. Show them your lunch, your real dog, or a sunset and watch them engage. REAL AI CONVERSATIONS No canned responses. Your pet holds natural, dynamic conversations powered by on-device AI. They ask questions, tell jokes, remember what you discussed, and chat about anything. MINI-GAMES AND DAILY HUNTS Play 6 addictive mini-games to earn coins. Complete daily AI Scavenger Hunts. Use your camera to find real-world objects for rewards. Track your discoveries in the Hunt Journal. GROOMING AND CARE Bathe and brush your pet with realistic touch gestures. Feed them dozens of meals and snacks. Keep them clean, happy, and healthy with the full hygiene care system. CREATIVE PET Your pet writes songs, poems, stories, and shares their AI dreams. Every creation is unique to your pet's personality. 100% PRIVATE AND ON-DEVICE All AI runs entirely on your iPhone. Zero data ever leaves your device. No ads. No tracking. Complete privacy. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep your pet visible on your home screen with a beautiful live widget. Download Mochi Crew and start building a bond that grows deeper every day. Your new best friend is waiting! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mymochipet.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mochi Crew at every 6 weeks against Tapetchi's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Tapetchi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mochi Crew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tapetchi ships an update every 5 months, Mochi Crew every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Tapetchi | Mochi Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BRETT SHERWYN WATERSON | SkyForce Systems LLC |
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
Mochi Crew
- Best Friend Pass$4.991 Month
- Best Friend Pass (Annual)$39.991 Year








