# Backyard Biome vs Pixel Pet Paradise

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Pet Paradise at Free against Backyard Biome's $2.99. Pixel Pet Paradise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Pet Paradise is free to download; Backyard Biome costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard Biome | Pixel Pet Paradise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pet-paradise/id6810852007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 55 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) | [Kevin Estrada](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810852009) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard Biome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-biome-ecosystem-sim/id6795263430)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Pet Paradise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pet-paradise/id6810852007)

Care for a virtual pixel pet through its entire life cycle, from baby to elder, over 100 days. Engage in mini-games, customize your pet with earned items, and explore a vibrant world with hidden surprises. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience focused on nurturing your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care and growth, Eight engaging mini-games, Extensive customization with earned items, In-game garden for free food, Explorable environments with day/night cycle, Hidden secrets and surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard Biome free?

Backyard Biome costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Pet Paradise free?

Pixel Pet Paradise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Backyard Biome or Pixel Pet Paradise have ads?

Neither Backyard Biome nor Pixel Pet Paradise shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*