Comparison

My Wanderling vs IncuPets

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

Head to head
About

My Wanderling

Features
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A creature is born from one place. And only once. Your location, the weather and the hour of your first meeting become a genome โ€“ colour, ears, eyes, voice. That combination never happens again. After that, your Wanderling grows from one thing only: the real steps you take together. EVERY METRE COUNTS No start button, no countdown. It simply counts along โ€“ including the steps you take while the app is closed. With Travel Mode even trains, cars and flights count. At 1, 10, 100 and 1000 km its body changes. GATHERED ALONG THE WAY Berries, shells, slivers of moon โ€“ 40 finds, each with its own little story, and each one remembers WHERE it was found. The shore gives different things than the mountains. ALL IN THE BACKPACK The collection, the wardrobe (found blossoms, hats, trophies โ€“ wear them all at once if you like), postcards from every big journey, and your friendship album. NINE GAMES โ€“ AND ONE FOR TWO Balloon, fireflies, shooting stars, echo song, bubbles, shell game, kite, peekaboo and pairs. Every game can drop a snack for the basket. And when another Wanderling is really standing next to you: the Balloon Duet โ€“ one balloon, two skies, two phones. REAL MEETINGS Two devices find each other directly โ€“ no server, no account. Your creatures swap cards, stories and a little gift. An experienced creature can bless a young one: a godparent bond, in the passport forever. A LIFE, NOT A CHORE LIST Pet it, tickle it, cuddle it โ€“ and if you hold it long enough, it falls asleep in your hands. It dreams every morning, sometimes wishes for something ("to smell the sea"), and learns your secret knock โ€“ which one day it knocks back at you. Forget it and you don't lose it. It sleeps and waits. YOUR JOURNEY MAP Every path, every trip, every find spot โ€“ on a map that exists only on your device. With time travel: where were you in the last 24 hours? HONEST No account. No server. No ads. No streaks, no guilt. The whole game is free โ€“ the keepsakes (passport PDF, certificate, dream journal, map poster) are the only thing you can buy, and they change nothing about the game.

About

IncuPets

Features
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Welcome to IncuPets โ€” a pet game where every new generation is shaped by genetics. Hatch your first IncuPet, care for it and discover the traits hidden in its DNA. Pair compatible pets and breed new generations, combining characteristics inherited from both parents. EVERY INCUPET IS DIFFERENT IncuPets are created from a genetics system that influences their appearance. Eyes, colours, markings, proportions and other characteristics can be inherited and combined across generations. Breed selectively and watch your family lines develop over time. Choose the traits you love and see where generations of breeding can take them. CARE FOR YOUR PETS Your IncuPets need attention. Feed them, play with them and spend time together while keeping an eye on their needs. BUILD A FAMILY Pair male and female IncuPets to create offspring. Children inherit characteristics from their parents, while genetic variation means every generation can bring something new. Explore your petsโ€™ family tree and follow their lineage across generations. DISCOVER THEIR GENETICS Look beneath your IncuPetโ€™s appearance and explore the genetics behind its traits. Dominant, recessive and hidden genes can influence what appears in future generations. CREATE PREMIUM PORTRAITS Turn a favourite IncuPet into a unique artistic Premium Portrait inspired by its individual appearance. Premium Portrait generation is available as an optional in-app purchase. YOUR INCUPETS, YOUR FAMILY Hatch them. Care for them. Breed them. Follow their family lines and discover what the next generation will become. IncuPets is designed around collecting, caring and genetics โ€” with no two family histories needing to be the same.

Screenshots

My Wanderling4 screens
IncuPets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: My Wanderling at none against IncuPets's shown. My Wanderling also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. My Wanderling sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and IncuPets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Wanderling ships an update every 3 days, IncuPets weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
My Wanderling versus IncuPets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy WanderlingIncuPets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnectix GmbHKen Madsen

In-app purchases

6 purchases

My Wanderling

One-time6
  • Reisepass als PDF Beschreibung$0.99
  • Geburtsurkunde (Druck)$0.99
  • Traumtagebuch (PDF)$0.99
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  • Andenken Poster$0.99
  • Sternenwanderer-Album$0.99
  • Alle Andenken (Paket)$2.99
3 purchases

IncuPets

One-time3
  • 3 Empty Eggs$0.99
  • Premium Portrait$0.99
  • 7 Empty Eggs$1.99

Questions

Is My Wanderling free?
My Wanderling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IncuPets free?
IncuPets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Wanderling or IncuPets have ads?
IncuPets shows ads; My Wanderling does not.
Which is updated more often, My Wanderling or IncuPets?
My Wanderling ships an update every 3 days, and IncuPets weekly. Most recently, My Wanderling was updated on October 25, 2026 and IncuPets on October 24, 2026.

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