OpenCat vs Angelfish Pocket Pal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
OpenCat
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Think Less. Purr More. OpenCat is a soft and calming virtual pet designed to bring warmth to your day. Adopt your own gentle cat and keep it by your side wherever you go. Itβs cute, affectionate, and always happy to see you. INTERACT & BOND Tap, pet, and play with your cat. Watch it respond with charming movements and sweet reactions. FEED & CARE Give your cat treats and take care of it daily. Small moments of interaction help strengthen your bond. A CALMING PRESENCE OpenCat isnβt loud or overwhelming. Itβs designed to be simple, soothing, and easy to enjoy β a tiny companion that makes your day a little softer. Whether you need a small smile or a quiet presence, your cat is always there. Think less. Purr more.
Angelfish Pocket Pal
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Angelfish Pocket Pal is a gentle desktop pet companion for your iPhone. Choose a companion, send it to the edge of your screen, and let it quietly keep you company while you do other things. When you want a small moment of warmth, you can pet it, feed it, or play with it from the app, widgets, Lock Screen, Control Center, and Dynamic Island. It is designed to feel light and low-pressure. No daily chores, no punishment loops, no noisy goals. Just a small companion that stays nearby and responds when you reach for it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenCat at none against Angelfish Pocket Pal's 3. OpenCat also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Angelfish Pocket Pal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Angelfish Pocket Pal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenCat ships an update every 6 days, Angelfish Pocket Pal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenCat | Angelfish Pocket Pal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuai Yuan | ζ±ζ³’ εΌ |
In-app purchases
OpenCat
No in-app purchases
Angelfish Pocket Pal
- Pocket Pal Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pocket Pal Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pocket Pal Lifetime$39.99
