# SyncPaws vs Ziggy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ziggy at none against SyncPaws's 3. SyncPaws's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SyncPaws sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ziggy asks for nothing beyond the download.

SyncPaws ships an update weekly, Ziggy every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SyncPaws | Ziggy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziggy-pet-for-couples/id6785883853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Eduardo Chirinos Odio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525066019) | [Manrai Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785883855) |

## What reviewers say

### SyncPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncpaws-virtual-pet-for-two/id6759504956)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SyncPaws Premium – Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SyncPaws Premium – Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SyncPaws Premium – Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Ziggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziggy-pet-for-couples/id6785883853)

This app allows long-distance couples to stay connected through a shared virtual pet, interactive scrapbook, and fun mini-games. Send digital gifts, doodles, and instant messages to maintain intimacy and create lasting memories together.

**Highlights:** Shared virtual pet that grows and reacts, Interactive scrapbook for creating shared memories, Digital flower bouquets and letters, Instant messages and doodles, Home screen widget for pet status, Multiplayer mini-games

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SyncPaws free?

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

### Is Ziggy free?

Ziggy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SyncPaws or Ziggy have ads?

Neither SyncPaws nor Ziggy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SyncPaws or Ziggy?

SyncPaws ships an update weekly, and Ziggy every 8 days. Most recently, SyncPaws was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ziggy on October 25, 2026.

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