Comparison

Animo Core vs Nuku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

Nuku

Care for a virtual animal companion, nurturing its growth through feeding and play. Engage in casual mini-games to earn rewards, unlock new cosmetic items, and personalize your pet's appearance. Enjoy a peaceful experience with all progress saved locally.

Highlights
  • Create and name a virtual pet
  • Feed and care for your pet
  • Play three mini-games
  • Earn Sparks and unlock rewards
  • Collect cosmetic items
  • Save progress locally
Features
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Meet Nuku, a cozy virtual pet that grows into a companion of your own. Choose an animal, give your pet a name and pick a first colour. Feed Nuku, give water and build your bond through simple moments of care. When it is time to play, jump into Gem Garden, Starlight Memory or Firefly Meadow for a quick casual challenge. Every finished game earns Sparks for your collection. Improve personal bests, open progress crates and discover new colours, accessories, costumes and evolutions. Mix your favourites to create a look that feels uniquely yours. • Create and name your own virtual pet. • Play three quick mini-games that grow more challenging as each round continues. • Earn Sparks and chase a new personal best. • Unlock a growing collection of cosmetic looks. • Enjoy a calm game at your own pace. • Keep all progress locally on your device. Nuku has no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases or accounts. Just you, your pet and a collection to discover.

Screenshots

Animo Core4 screens
Nuku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuku at none against Animo Core's 5. Nuku 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Animo Core versus Nuku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimo CoreNuku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEITH TAKAWIRADavid RADIONOV

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

Nuku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Animo Core free?
Animo Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuku free?
Nuku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Animo Core or Nuku have ads?
Animo Core shows ads; Nuku does not.

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