# Pomagotchi vs cool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: cool at none against Pomagotchi's 10. cool also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Pomagotchi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. cool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomagotchi ships an update every 9 days, cool every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomagotchi | cool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomagotchi/id6759592794/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 903 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sean Dryden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154389473) | [Zheniy Shacc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886376938) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomagotchi

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

Care for a virtual Pomeranian that develops a unique personality based on your interactions. Enjoy mini-games, a cozy mystery, and personalized letters from your pet. The experience is private, on-device, and ad-free.

**Highlights:** Evolving pet personality, On-device AI for privacy, No death state or guilt, Interactive backyard and mini-games, Personalized letters and stories, Environmental and weather integration, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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 |


### cool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-t/id6801454066)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomagotchi free?

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

### Is cool free?

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

### Do Pomagotchi or cool have ads?

Neither Pomagotchi nor cool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomagotchi or cool?

Pomagotchi ships an update every 9 days, and cool every 5 days. Most recently, Pomagotchi was updated on October 31, 2026 and cool on October 31, 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.*