# Pomagotchi vs VIP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIP at none against Pomagotchi's 10. VIP also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 26.0). Pomagotchi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomagotchi | VIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 953 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean Dryden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154389473) | [Cheeky Monkey Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585183377) |

## 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 |


### VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-virtual-interactive-pet/id6806679207)

**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 VIP free?

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

### Do Pomagotchi or VIP have ads?

VIP shows ads; Pomagotchi does not.

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