Virtual Pet Simulator vs Nurtlet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Pet Simulator
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Welcome to ASCII Pou, a unique virtual pet simulator! - Feed, bathe, and play mini-games to help your pet grow and unlock new looks - Retro ASCII art style, nostalgic terminal vibes, cute and relaxing - Play fun mini-games to earn coins and level up your pet - Customize your pet's appearance, rooms, and terminal themes - Offline progress keeps your Pou active even when you're away Download now and create your own adorable ASCII pet world!
Nurtlet
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Meet Lumi, a little lavender axolotl who needs a friend. Stroke its head, tickle its tummy, hold its paw — Lumi reacts to every touch. Nurtlet is a cozy virtual pet game made for short, calm visits. There is nothing to lose and no timer to beat: just a small companion who is glad you came back. CARE FOR LUMI • Feed it porridge, apples and cupcakes — drag the food to its mouth • Scrub off the mud with a sponge, rinse the foam, brush its teeth • Turn off the light and read a bedtime story with choices • Help it feel better when it is unwell PLAY TOGETHER • Throw a ball and catch it at the right moment • Teach Lumi dance moves and repeat them back • Four minigames: Catch the Stardrops, Bubble Pop, Echo Song and Treasure Trail • Send Lumi on little journeys and collect souvenirs • Talk to Lumi and hear it answer in its own voice MAKE IT YOURS • Hats, scarves, a flower crown and more, all modelled to fit Lumi • Six rooms to visit: living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, garden and workshop • Room themes for each room — a bakery kitchen, a moonlit bedroom, a winter cabin • Take photos of Lumi and share them GROW A FRIENDSHIP • Daily missions and a login streak • Levels, growth stages and a bond that deepens over time • Lumi brings you keepsakes when you have been away MADE TO BE COMFORTABLE • Full VoiceOver support, including the minigames • Reduce Motion, haptics and sound settings • 12 languages: English, Ukrainian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese • Works offline, no account required • Progress is saved on your device and backed up with iCloud Core gameplay never requires watching ads. Optional in-app purchases and optional rewarded ads are available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alexframe.dev/legal/nurtlet/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Pet Simulator at none against Nurtlet's 4. Virtual Pet Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Nurtlet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Pet Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Virtual Pet Simulator | Nurtlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海涛 张 | Alex Yehorov |
In-app purchases
Virtual Pet Simulator
No in-app purchases
Nurtlet
- Support Nurtlet$0.99
- Starter Cosmetics$1.99
- Spooky Cute Pack$1.99
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- Cozy Room Bundle$2.99









