# Pomagotchi vs Inner Orc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inner Orc at none against Pomagotchi's 10. Pomagotchi's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomagotchi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Inner Orc asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomagotchi against 5.0 for Inner Orc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomagotchi has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomagotchi ships an update every 9 days, Inner Orc fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomagotchi | Inner Orc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomagotchi/id6759592794/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-orc/id6766095493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 872 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean Dryden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154389473) | [Gunblade Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868518071) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomagotchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomagotchi/id6759592794)

Experience a virtual Pomeranian companion that adapts to your environment and care. Raise your pup from a young age, teach it tricks, and compete in dog shows. Enjoy mini-games and unique interactions that shape its evolving personality.

**Highlights:** Virtual Pomeranian companion, Environment-aware backgrounds, Adaptive personality system, Trick training and combos, Dog show competitions, Match-3 puzzle game, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluff Society Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 5 Pom Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 13 Pom Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23 Pom Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Pom Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Pom Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puffy Posh Pom Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| P.O.M. Trust Fund | $49.99 | one-time |
| Beta Tester Pack | $74.99 | one-time |


### Inner Orc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-orc/id6766095493)

Transform your real-world activity into a virtual orc companion's growth. Earn energy from steps and workouts to send your orc on quests, manage its morale, and unlock new classes. Track progress directly from your watch face.

**Highlights:** Activity ring integration, Mindful minutes tracking, Orc companion care, Quest system, Watch face complication, Class progression and leveling, Pixel-art visuals

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomagotchi free?

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

### Is Inner Orc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomagotchi or Inner Orc?

Inner Orc is rated higher. Pomagotchi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Inner Orc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pomagotchi or Inner Orc have ads?

Neither Pomagotchi nor Inner Orc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomagotchi or Inner Orc?

Pomagotchi ships an update every 9 days, and Inner Orc fortnightly. Most recently, Pomagotchi was updated on October 28, 2026 and Inner Orc on October 28, 2026.

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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.*