Angelfish Pocket Pal vs Aurae Pets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Angelfish Pocket Pal
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Angelfish Pocket Pal is a gentle desktop pet companion for your iPhone. Choose a companion, send it to the edge of your screen, and let it quietly keep you company while you do other things. When you want a small moment of warmth, you can pet it, feed it, or play with it from the app, widgets, Lock Screen, Control Center, and Dynamic Island. It is designed to feel light and low-pressure. No daily chores, no punishment loops, no noisy goals. Just a small companion that stays nearby and responds when you reach for it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Aurae Pets
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Your pet, alive on your phone. Take one photo and watch Aurae turn it into a lifelike living portrait of YOUR pet โ real fur, real light, faithful colors and markings. Then bring them fully to life with the Pet Pack: photorealistic videos of your own pet eating, playing, walking and sleeping, plus a portrait that looks at you and listens while you chat. Made once, yours forever. MORE THAN A PICTURE โ A COMPANION โข They ask for care: set a daily routine (meals, walks, playtime) and your pet gently reminds you โ guilt-free, nothing bad ever happens if you miss one โข They talk with you: chat with your pet and get answers in their own playful personality โข They remember: favorite foods, toys and quirks become part of who they are โข Daily messages: good mornings, milestones and little check-ins that make you smile BUY ONCE, YOURS FOREVER No subscription needed. The Pet Pack is a one-time purchase: living portrait + 4 photorealistic action videos + daily routine + chat with a generous daily limit. Want everything? Aurae Unlimited (optional yearly plan) unlocks unlimited chat, a smarter pet brain, and every future pack included. FREE TO START Create your pet's portrait and feel the magic before you pay โ free includes 1 pet, 3 memories and daily care. Because your pet deserves to be with you everywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Angelfish Pocket Pal at every 3 days against Aurae Pets's every 2 weeks. Aurae Pets's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Angelfish Pocket Pal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aurae Pets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Angelfish Pocket Pal ships an update every 3 days, Aurae Pets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Angelfish Pocket Pal | Aurae Pets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆฑๆณข ๅผ | MARCELINO FERRIGHETTO |
In-app purchases
Angelfish Pocket Pal
- Pocket Pal Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pocket Pal Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pocket Pal Lifetime$39.99
Aurae Pets
- Aurae Unlimited$69.991 Year
- Pet Slot$16.99
- Pet Pack$19.99








