# HatchPals vs PixelPalDiary

The clearest difference is ads: HatchPals at none against PixelPalDiary's shown. HatchPals also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HatchPals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PixelPalDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HatchPals against 5.0 for PixelPalDiary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HatchPals | PixelPalDiary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatchpals/id6758237581/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpaldiary/id6776318241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revolving Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529330116) | [Christian Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883227582) |

## What reviewers say

### HatchPals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatchpals/id6758237581)

Care for adorable creatures that hatch from eggs, helping them grow and evolve. Customize their habitats and engage in both active and idle gameplay to earn rewards and improve your trainer rank.

**Highlights:** Hatch and care for creatures, Creature growth and evolution, Habitat design and decoration, Idle progression gameplay, Earn Trainer Points, Improve trainer rank

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


### PixelPalDiary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpaldiary/id6776318241)

Adopt a virtual pixel pet, care for its needs, and receive daily diary entries reflecting its mood and your bond. This game focuses on a personal, evolving record of your friendship, not just repetitive tasks.

**Highlights:** Adopt and name a pixel-art pet, Daily diary entries reflecting pet's mood, Manage five care needs, Unlock new personalities and accessories, Track care streaks and milestones, Scrollable diary as a keepsake

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pal Diary Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HatchPals free?

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

### Is PixelPalDiary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HatchPals or PixelPalDiary?

HatchPals and PixelPalDiary are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do HatchPals or PixelPalDiary have ads?

PixelPalDiary shows ads; HatchPals 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.*