OpenCat vs PetJoyHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. It’s 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 isn’t loud or overwhelming. It’s designed to be simple, soothing, and easy to enjoy — 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.
PetJoyHub
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PetJoyHub is a relaxing virtual pet app where you can adopt adorable companions and build a cozy shared home with friends and family. MULTIPLE PETS TO RAISE Adopt different pets, feed them, keep them clean, help them rest, and care for their hunger, cleanliness, mood and energy. RAISE PETS TOGETHER Invite friends and family into the same pet home. Share daily care and enjoy warm moments together, even when you are far apart. INTERACTION AND GROWTH Care for your pets through feeding, bathing and resting. Unlock growth content and keep track of every lovely moment. PET SUPPLY STATION Collect food, cleaning supplies and useful items to give your pets thoughtful care. A COZY, RELAXING EXPERIENCE Cute visuals, delightful animations and light interactions bring a little warmth whenever you open the app. Adopt your first pet today and create a happy home together. PRIVACY AND SECURITY We value your privacy. PetJoyHub requests photo library, camera, notification and other permissions only when necessary. Before you agree to the Privacy Policy, the app does not initialize network requests, user accounts, business databases, chat, notifications, analytics, resource synchronization or clipboard recognition, and does not collect or upload your personal information. TERMS AND PRIVACY PetJoyHub User Agreement and Membership Auto-Renewal Terms: https://www.xiangsututu.fun/petjoyhub-terms.html Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.xiangsututu.fun/petjoyhub-privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenCat at none against PetJoyHub's 3. OpenCat also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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
Both are free to download. PetJoyHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. OpenCat asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenCat ships an update every 6 days, PetJoyHub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenCat | PetJoyHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuai Yuan | Guangzhou Good Rice Clothing Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
OpenCat
No in-app purchases
PetJoyHub
- Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
