# Shimeji Screen Pets vs SimGram

The clearest difference is rating: SimGram at 5.0 against Shimeji Screen Pets's 1.8. SimGram also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shimeji Screen Pets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (182 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimGram sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shimeji Screen Pets asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimGram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimeji Screen Pets has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shimeji Screen Pets | SimGram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimeji-screen-pets/id6757619322/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simgram/id6760985007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shamus Ul Hayatam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848754634) | [alex rosulek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776499452) |

## What reviewers say

### Shimeji Screen Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimeji-screen-pets/id6757619322)

Add animated characters to your phone's screen that walk, jump, and play. These cute companions offer a fun way to customize your device and keep you company while you use your phone.

**Highlights:** Cute animated characters, Walk, jump, and play on screen, Customize your phone's home screen, Anime and chibi pet designs, Easy to use controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimGram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simgram/id6760985007)

This platform allows users to interact with games, tools, and art directly within their feed. Users can also create their own interactive posts by describing their ideas, with an AI partner assisting in the creation process.

**Highlights:** Interactive feed content, AI-assisted post creation, Remix and customize creations, Play games and use tools, Leaderboards for competition, Creator profiles and following

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Bolts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 Bolts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Bolts | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shimeji Screen Pets free?

Shimeji Screen Pets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimGram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shimeji Screen Pets or SimGram?

SimGram is rated higher. Shimeji Screen Pets averages 1.8 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while SimGram averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shimeji Screen Pets or SimGram have ads?

Shimeji Screen Pets shows ads; SimGram does not.

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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.*