# Gig Pet vs PixelPalDiary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gig Pet at none against PixelPalDiary's 1. Gig Pet also leads on ads (none vs shown). PixelPalDiary's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelPalDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gig Pet asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gig Pet | PixelPalDiary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpaldiary/id6776318241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danyal Chaudhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501832489) | [Christian Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883227582) |

## What reviewers say

### Gig Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-pet-virtual-cat/id6767353364)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelPalDiary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpaldiary/id6776318241)

Adopt a virtual pixel pet, care for its needs, and receive daily diary entries reflecting its mood and your bond. This game focuses on a personal, evolving record of your friendship, not just repetitive tasks.

**Highlights:** Adopt and name a pixel-art pet, Daily diary entries reflecting pet's mood, Manage five care needs, Unlock new personalities and accessories, Track care streaks and milestones, Scrollable diary as a keepsake

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pal Diary Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gig Pet free?

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

### Is PixelPalDiary free?

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

### Do Gig Pet or PixelPalDiary have ads?

PixelPalDiary shows ads; Gig Pet does not.

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