Comparison

Widget Tank vs PetPal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget Tank

Features
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Put your own aquarium on your Home Screen. WidgetTank lets you place any emoji into a tank and watch it swim in your Home Screen widget. Fish, pizza, ghosts, and faces can all swim. Decorate the background with coral, leaves, stars, or any emoji you like. Build a tank that is entirely your own. Tap the widget and the fish scatter. Weather-Linked Backgrounds The tank background changes automatically based on your current or selected area's weather. Sunny / Cloudy / Rainy / Clear Night / Rainy Night Every glance at your Home Screen can reflect the sky outside. Features β€’ Add as many emoji as you want to your tank β€’ Any emoji can swim: faces, food, animals, and more β€’ Place emoji as background decorations too β€’ Weather-linked backgrounds (5 patterns) β€’ Tap to scatter the fish β€’ All widget sizes supported: Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large β€’ No feature gates - everything is free Pricing One tank with full functionality is completely free. No paywalls. No locked features. Want more tanks on your Home Screen? β€’ Tank Pack (+3 tanks): Β₯1.99 β€’ Tank Expansion (+6 tanks): $2.99 Line up multiple tanks and turn your Home Screen into an aquarium. Perfect for you if... β€’ You want a Home Screen that feels more alive β€’ You love customizing widgets with personality β€’ You want a tank app with creative freedom β€’ You are interested in weather-reactive widgets β€’ You want your friends to ask "what is that?" β€’ You like things that are calming and a little funny WidgetTank is made by an independent developer. Feedback and bug reports are welcome via App Store reviews.

About

PetPal

Features
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PetPal: Virtual Pet Simulator is a cozy virtual pet game where you can adopt adorable cats and dogs, care for their daily needs, play fun mini-games, and enjoy heartwarming conversations with a companion that feels uniquely yours. Looking for a relaxing pet care game, cute cat game, dog game, or virtual companion? PetPal brings all of those together in one charming animal simulator. Feed your pet, help them sleep, keep their happiness high, earn coins, unlock new treats, and return each day to spend time with your favorite furry friend. Choose from a lovable collection of virtual cats and dogs, each with their own look, sound, and personality. Meet curious cats, sleepy cats, energetic dogs, gentle puppies, and more. You can also create your own custom virtual pet by adding a name, image, and personality, then chat and play with a pet made just for you. PetPal is designed for easy, feel-good play at your own pace. There is always something fun to do, whether you have a few minutes to pop bubbles, solve a puzzle, feed your pet, or simply check in and chat. Features: - Adopt and raise cute virtual cats and dogs - Care for your pet by feeding them and helping them rest - Track hunger, happiness, and energy as you play - Chat with pets that have distinct personalities and playful responses - Create your own custom virtual pet with a photo, name, and personality - Switch between multiple pet companions - Unlock delicious food and treats for your pets - Earn coins and rewards through pet care and mini-games - Play 20+ casual mini-games - Enjoy bubble pop, memory match, tic-tac-toe, quick quizzes, three cups, maze games, sliding puzzles, and find-the-difference challenges - Relax with cute animations, pet sounds, and a warm, cozy world - Play a casual pet simulator whenever you want, at your own pace PetPal is perfect for fans of virtual pet games, pet care games, cat simulators, dog simulators, cute animal games, cozy games, casual mini-games, and daily companion apps. Download PetPal: Virtual Pet Simulator today, adopt your new best friend, and build a happy little world filled with care, play, conversation, and companionship.

Screenshots

Widget Tank4 screens
PetPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PetPal at none against Widget Tank's 2. PetPal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget Tank sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PetPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Tank ships an update every 2 days, PetPal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Widget Tank versus PetPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget TankPetPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuki TanimotoTien Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Widget Tank

One-time2
  • Aquarium Slots +3$1.99
  • Aquarium Slots +6$2.99
None

PetPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widget Tank free?
Widget Tank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetPal free?
PetPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Widget Tank or PetPal have ads?
Neither Widget Tank nor PetPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Tank or PetPal?
Widget Tank ships an update every 2 days, and PetPal every 4 days. Most recently, Widget Tank was updated on October 24, 2026 and PetPal on October 25, 2026.

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