Comparison

Animo Core vs My Cat

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

Head to head
About

Animo Core

Features
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Your first egg hatches in just 50 steps! Animo turns everyday walking into a cozy pet-collecting adventure. Every step hatches eggs, grows your pets, and keeps them happy. No timers, no waiting, just real movement. WALK TO HATCH & GROW Your steps are what bring your pets to life. Your first egg hatches in just 50 steps, then every step levels up your active pet and earns Kibble. Daily walks, commutes and travel all count. COLLECT 90+ PETS Discover pets across multiple lineages and 4 rarities, and watch them grow from Juvenile to Adult. CHOOSE THEIR PATH When a pet becomes a teen, you decide who it grows into: an artist, scientist, chef, pirate and more. CARE & BUILD Feed and care for your pets with Kibble, Candy and Elixirs. Your steps unlock trees, lanterns and ponds to decorate a free-roaming garden where your pets wander. JOIN CLUBS & CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Add friends with an invite code, climb the leaderboard and check in on each other's pets. Create or join a club, walk together and challenge other clubs to see who goes furthest. PLAY & EARN REWARDS Unlock rewards on the 30-tier Stride Pass. Train your pets with minigames that test your reflexes and memory. BRING YOUR PETS TO LIFE IN AR Watch your pet parachute in on an umbrella, feed it Kibble, play fetch and hunt for hidden crystals. Snap photos with custom AR frames. Walk. Hatch. Grow. Available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My Cat

Adopt and care for a virtual pixel cat in this relaxing idle game. Chat with your feline friend, feed and clean it, and watch it grow through multiple stages and endings. Enjoy offline mini-games and AR features.

Highlights
  • 1:1 chat with your cat
  • Authentic pet care simulation
  • Growth based on care with 5 endings
  • Offline mini-games
  • AR camera integration
  • Stress-free idle system
Features
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The ultimate idle healing game for virtual pet lovers, [My Cat - Pixel Pet Game]! No cat in real life? Adopt your very own adorable virtual companion right on your phone! [My Cat] combines engaging chats with your cat and charming retro pixel art in a new virtual pet simulation. Take a break from your busy life and enjoy this relaxing offline game today! - Key Features - 1:1 Chat with Your Cat Talk to your cat every day! Whether you need comfort or are just bored, chat with your cat and receive heartwarming replies that make you feel truly understood. Authentic Pet Care Feed, give water, and clean up after your hungry cat. Experience the details of raising a pet and watch your companion grow through 4 stages, from a tiny kitten to a fully grown cat. Growth Based on Your Care & 5 Endings Depending on how you raise and talk to them, your cat will grow into different personalities, like a chubby cat, muscle cat, or shy cat! Experience various endings, including independence, settling down, and even secret ones. Try to collect them all! Fun Offline Mini-Games Play arcade mini-games like cat fishing and whack-a-mole to entertain your cat and earn treats (rewards). AR Camera: A Cat in My Room? Summon your pixel cat right to your bed or desk! Take cute photos together and keep a record of your special virtual pet life. Stress-Free Idle System An offline idle system that progresses even when you're not playing. Check in whenever you have free time, see the cat waiting for you, and let your stress melt away. - Highly Recommended For - Fans of animal raising and virtual pet games. Those who want a virtual pet to chat and interact with. Indie game lovers who enjoy pixel art and retro Tamagotchi vibes. Anyone looking for a relaxing, offline idle game without data worries. People who need an adorable companion in their lives right now. Adopt your pixel cat today and become the ultimate virtual pet owner!

Screenshots

Animo Core4 screens
My Cat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Cat at none against Animo Core's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Animo Core sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. My Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animo Core ships an update every 6 days, My Cat weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Animo Core versus My Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimo CoreMy Cat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size350 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEITH TAKAWIRAsanghun jeong

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Animo Core

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Animo Pass$5.991 Month
One-time4
  • Handful of Star Shards$0.49
  • Pouch of Star Shards$2.99
  • Premium Animo Pass$5.99
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  • Vault of Star Shards$9.99
None

My Cat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Animo Core free?
Animo Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Cat free?
My Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Animo Core or My Cat have ads?
Both Animo Core and My Cat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Animo Core or My Cat?
Animo Core ships an update every 6 days, and My Cat weekly. Most recently, Animo Core was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Cat on October 31, 2026.

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