# RetPark vs PixelPal

The clearest difference is update cadence: RetPark at every 3 weeks against PixelPal's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetPark sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PixelPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RetPark against 5.0 for PixelPal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

RetPark ships an update every 3 weeks, PixelPal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetPark | PixelPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retpark-adhd-focus-pet-timer/id6760121298/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [敏琪 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881918653) | [SANWA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878028373) |

## What reviewers say

### RetPark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retpark-adhd-focus-pet-timer/id6760121298)

This app offers a guilt-free way to take breaks by laying your phone flat, allowing a digital pet to relax. Successfully completing these rest sessions rewards you with collectible illustrated cards featuring witty quotes. It's designed to help anxious minds disconnect and recharge.

**Highlights:** Lay phone flat to start rest sessions, Digital pet relaxes when phone is still, Session interrupted if phone is picked up, Gentle wake-up feature, Collect illustrated 'Chill Cards', Calming lo-fi soundscapes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetPark PRO (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| RetPark PRO (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| RetPark PRO (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| RetPark PRO (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


### PixelPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369)

Raise a virtual pet from an egg, caring for its needs like hunger and sleep. Decorate its room and collect different Pal forms. Play mini-games to earn coins for customization and new species.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care (feeding, cleaning, sleep), Home screen widget for quick interaction, Mini-games for earning coins, Room decoration and customization, Collect 25 different Pal forms, Multiple collectible Pal species

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム | $1.99 | per month |
| プレミアム着せ替え解放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pudding Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Macaron Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Egg Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetPark free?

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

### Is PixelPal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetPark or PixelPal?

RetPark and PixelPal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do RetPark or PixelPal have ads?

Neither RetPark nor PixelPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RetPark or PixelPal?

RetPark ships an update every 3 weeks, and PixelPal every 2 months. Most recently, RetPark was updated on October 6, 2026 and PixelPal on October 25, 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.*