Comparison

Petmoji vs Pudding Pet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Petmoji

Features
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Turn a photo of your pet into a living Home Screen widget. Your petmoji texts you, misses you when you leave, and never stops being a little extra. WHAT YOU GET β€’ A custom Memoji pet from a real photo β€’ A Home Screen widget that updates with their mood β€’ Messages in their voice β€” needy, dramatic, snack-obsessed β€’ Nudges when you leave home and when you come back HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap or upload a photo 2. Pick their personality 3. Add the widget That’s it. They start talking. WHY IT STICKS Petmoji isn’t a tracker. It’s a tiny companion that lives where you already look β€” your Home Screen. Open the widget to chat. Miss a message and they’ll make it weird. Privacy Policy: https://pastoral-supply-662.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Petmoji-39f2cec59ddf80a8a5b8e2c7f5d6d379 Terms of Use: https://pastoral-supply-662.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-for-Petmoji-39f2cec59ddf800d9effe270d79ad394

About

Pudding Pet

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Pudding Pet is a cozy virtual pet companion app. Adopt your own Pudding Pet and care for it through simple daily interactions. Collect coins, unlock adorable looks and membership themes, and add a little warmth to every day. Features: β€’ Adopt and care for your virtual pet β€’ Earn coins through daily check-ins and interactions β€’ Unlock outfits, themes, and useful items β€’ Optional memberships with extra coins and exclusive skins β€’ Restore previous purchases anytime β€’ Enjoy a local-first experience with no account required Pudding Pet is made for simple, relaxing daily companionship. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Petmoji4 screens
Pudding Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Petmoji at none against Pudding Pet's shown. Pudding Pet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Petmoji sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pudding Pet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petmoji ships an update every 2 months, Pudding Pet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Petmoji versus Pudding Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetmojiPudding Pet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo Mediaε˜‰ηŽ² 陆

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Petmoji

Subscriptions1
  • Petmoji Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Petmoji Pro Lifetime$29.99
6 purchases

Pudding Pet

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 350 coins$2.99
  • 900 coins$5.99
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  • Ultra Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Petmoji free?
Petmoji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pudding Pet free?
Pudding Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Petmoji or Pudding Pet have ads?
Pudding Pet shows ads; Petmoji does not.
Which is updated more often, Petmoji or Pudding Pet?
Petmoji ships an update every 2 months, and Pudding Pet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Petmoji was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pudding Pet on October 28, 2026.

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