# Animo Core vs Shapling

Animo Core and Shapling are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Animo Core sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Shapling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animo Core | Shapling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KEITH TAKAWIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790706073) | [Djordje Subotic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890672208) |

## What reviewers say

### Animo Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animo-core/id6790706071)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Animo Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Handful of Star Shards | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pouch of Star Shards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Animo Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Star Shards | $9.99 | one-time |


### Shapling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapling-my-virtual-puppy/id6812904751)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Park Scarves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Pop-up Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starry Night | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lanterns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Collar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cottage | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animo Core free?

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

### Is Shapling free?

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

### Do Animo Core or Shapling have ads?

Both Animo Core and Shapling show ads.

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