# SyncPaws vs PetJoyHub

The clearest difference is ads: SyncPaws at none against PetJoyHub's shown. PetJoyHub's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SyncPaws sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PetJoyHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SyncPaws ships an update weekly, PetJoyHub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SyncPaws | PetJoyHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 85 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Eduardo Chirinos Odio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525066019) | [Guangzhou Good Rice Clothing Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743571853) |

## 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 |


### PetJoyHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petjoyhub/id6796205903)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SyncPaws free?

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

### Is PetJoyHub free?

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

### Do SyncPaws or PetJoyHub have ads?

PetJoyHub shows ads; SyncPaws does not.

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

SyncPaws ships an update weekly, and PetJoyHub every 2 weeks. Most recently, SyncPaws was updated on October 10, 2026 and PetJoyHub on October 22, 2026.

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