Comparison

Pukutan vs Circling サークリング

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pukutan

A shared digital companion for couples to nurture a virtual pet, engage in daily conversations, and build a personalized virtual home. It fosters connection through shared activities and a private journal.

Highlights
  • Shared virtual pet raising
  • Daily couple questions
  • Customizable virtual home
  • Town adventures and jobs
  • Shared digital journal
  • Couple's shared album
Features
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A brand-new app from the team behind "Suki" — the couple app that ranked No.1 in Asia downloads※ and has been used by over 30 million users worldwide! "Pukutan," a couple app where two people can record and grow together, is now officially launched. Pukutan is a couple app that lets you record your everyday life with your partner while raising a Pukutan that belongs only to the two of you. Log today's mood, answer daily questions, save photos and anniversaries. At the same time, you and your partner can take care of the same Pukutan together — dress it up, decorate its room, and watch it grow step by step. As your daily moments together are gradually recorded, your memories with Pukutan will keep growing too. Record how you both feel every day Each day, pick your moods separately, and your emotions will be saved on the calendar. Take a look back together after a month, and you might discover something unexpected — like "Looks like I was grumpier than you this month?" Raise a Pukutan that belongs only to the two of you You and your partner can raise the same Pukutan together. Dress it in cute outfits, decorate your little shared room, study with it, and watch it slowly grow. As you take care of it together, Pukutan will keep changing — becoming a little joy you look forward to every time you open the app. One question a day to get to know each other better Every day, you'll receive a question meant just for the two of you. Neither of you can see the other's answer until both have replied. From small everyday things to questions you're usually too shy to ask — through these daily questions, you may discover sides of your partner you never knew before. Keep memories that belong only to the two of you Photos you took together, those casual little moments from your dates — all can be kept in Pukutan. Photos you don't want to share on social media can be shared only between you and your partner. Not for showing others, but for keeping the memories that belong only to the two of you. Remember important days together Anniversary, birthday, the day of your first date… Record the special dates that matter to you, and count down to the next one together. Record your daily life, understand each other better, and raise Pukutan together. Your shared records and the memories created with Pukutan — all kept in one place.

About

Circling サークリング

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Circlingは、ペットと暮らすすべての人のための縦型動画アプリです。 うちの子の毎日を動画で残して、ほかのオーナーのリアルな日常から学べる場所。エンタメ中心の動画SNSとは違い、「ペットの命と生活を護る」ために必要な情報・学び・共感を大切にしています。 犬・猫はもちろん、うさぎ・ハムスター・モルモット・鳥・フェレット・ハリネズミ・カメ・爬虫類・観賞魚まで。どんなペットと暮らす方にも使っていただけます。 ■ こんなことができます 【うちの子の毎日を、かんたんに投稿】 写真も動画も、まとめて1本の投稿に。順番を並べ替えたり、長さを調整したり、BGMをのせたり。スマホで撮ったそのままの縦型動画を、手軽にシェアできます。 【ペットの「気になる」を、さがせる】 健康のこと、ごはんのこと、グッズのこと。気になることばで検索すれば、おなじ悩みを経験したオーナーのリアルな投稿が見つかります。「答え」ではなく「実際にどうしていたか」に触れられます。 【種別・品種・年齢で、しぼり込む】 おなじ種類、おなじ品種、おなじ年ごろの子の暮らしだけを絞って見られます。うちの子に近い環境の話が、すぐ参考にできます。 【いいねとコメントで、オーナー同士つながる】 共感した投稿にはいいねを。コメントや返信で質問したり、経験を伝え合ったり。気になるオーナーはフォローして、その子の成長を見守れます。見るだけの参加でも、ゆるやかなつながりが生まれます。 【うちの子のことを、残していく】 一枚ずつの投稿が、この子の記録になっていきます。うちの子のプロフィールもいっしょに残せます。 【安心して使える環境】 不適切な投稿の通報機能、合わないユーザーのブロック機能を用意。投稿の公開範囲も選べます。 ■ Circlingが大切にすること 「命をコンテンツに消費しない」——ペットの可愛さを消費するだけでなく、その命を大切にする姿勢を尊重します。 「正解ではなく選択を尊重する」——飼い主それぞれの状況と判断を歓迎します。 「繋がりを育てる」——知らなくて当然。一緒に学んでいける居場所を作ります。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・初めてペットを迎えた方 ・健康やごはんのことで、ほかのオーナーの経験を知りたい方 ・うちの子との暮らしを動画で残したい方 ・犬猫以外のペットと暮らしていて、情報が少なくて困っている方 ・おなじペットと暮らす人とゆるくつながりたい方 ペットの暮らしを、まもるために——Circlingをはじめましょう。

Screenshots

Pukutan4 screens
Circling サークリング4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circling サークリング at none against Pukutan's 9. Pukutan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pukutan sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Circling サークリング asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pukutan ships an update every 9 days, Circling サークリング every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pukutan versus Circling サークリング: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPukutanCircling サークリング
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB87 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCodeBox Co.Attrablom Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pukutan

Subscriptions2
  • Puku Pro月間プラン$5.991 Month
  • 年間プラン$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Magic Gems$0.99
  • Magic Gems$2.99
  • Magic Gems$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Magic Gems$5.99
  • Magic Gems$11.99
  • Magic Gems$29.99
  • Magic Gems$59.99
None

Circling サークリング

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pukutan free?
Pukutan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circling サークリング free?
Circling サークリング is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pukutan or Circling サークリング have ads?
Neither Pukutan nor Circling サークリング shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pukutan or Circling サークリング?
Pukutan ships an update every 9 days, and Circling サークリング every 11 days. Most recently, Pukutan was updated on October 28, 2026 and Circling サークリング on October 28, 2026.

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