# iGotchi vs Eggling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGotchi at none against Eggling's 12. Eggling's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eggling sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. iGotchi asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGotchi | Eggling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggling-retro-virtual-pet/id6811200908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883695788) | [Tiago Morais](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808792979) |

## What reviewers say

### iGotchi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotchi/id6760304994)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eggling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eggling-retro-virtual-pet/id6811200908)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lemon Shell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grape Shell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seafoam Shell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueberry Shell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Charcoal Shell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chick | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGotchi free?

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

### Is Eggling free?

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

### Do iGotchi or Eggling have ads?

Neither iGotchi nor Eggling shows ads.

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