Comparison

Aurae Pets vs PetJoyHub

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

Head to head
About

Aurae Pets

Features
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Your pet, alive on your phone. Take one photo and watch Aurae turn it into a lifelike living portrait of YOUR pet โ€” real fur, real light, faithful colors and markings. Then bring them fully to life with the Pet Pack: photorealistic videos of your own pet eating, playing, walking and sleeping, plus a portrait that looks at you and listens while you chat. Made once, yours forever. MORE THAN A PICTURE โ€” A COMPANION โ€ข They ask for care: set a daily routine (meals, walks, playtime) and your pet gently reminds you โ€” guilt-free, nothing bad ever happens if you miss one โ€ข They talk with you: chat with your pet and get answers in their own playful personality โ€ข They remember: favorite foods, toys and quirks become part of who they are โ€ข Daily messages: good mornings, milestones and little check-ins that make you smile BUY ONCE, YOURS FOREVER No subscription needed. The Pet Pack is a one-time purchase: living portrait + 4 photorealistic action videos + daily routine + chat with a generous daily limit. Want everything? Aurae Unlimited (optional yearly plan) unlocks unlimited chat, a smarter pet brain, and every future pack included. FREE TO START Create your pet's portrait and feel the magic before you pay โ€” free includes 1 pet, 3 memories and daily care. Because your pet deserves to be with you everywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PetJoyHub

Features
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PetJoyHub is a relaxing virtual pet app where you can adopt adorable companions and create a cozy home of your own. Care for your pets at your own pace and watch them grow through everyday interactions. MULTIPLE PETS TO RAISE Adopt different pets, feed them, keep them clean, help them rest, and care for their hunger, cleanliness, mood and energy. FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP Invite friends and family to connect while each of you cares for your own pets. Enjoy the fun of raising pets alongside one another, with an improved friend invitation dialog and new invitation bubbles in the outdoor area. INTERACTION AND GROWTH Care for your pets through feeding, bathing and resting. Unlock growth content and keep track of every lovely moment. PET SUPPLY STATION Collect food, cleaning supplies and useful items to give your pets thoughtful care. A COZY, RELAXING EXPERIENCE Cute visuals, delightful animations and light interactions bring a little warmth whenever you open the app. Adopt your first pet today and create a cozy home of your own. PRIVACY AND SECURITY We value your privacy. PetJoyHub requests photo library, camera, notification and other permissions only when necessary. Before you agree to the Privacy Policy, the app does not initialize network requests, user accounts, business databases, chat, notifications, analytics, resource synchronization or clipboard recognition, and does not collect or upload your personal information. TERMS AND PRIVACY PetJoyHub User Agreement and Membership Auto-Renewal Terms: https://www.xiangsututu.fun/petjoyhub-terms.html Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.xiangsututu.fun/petjoyhub-privacy.html

Screenshots

Aurae Pets4 screens
PetJoyHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aurae Pets at none against PetJoyHub's shown. PetJoyHub's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Aurae Pets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year and PetJoyHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurae Pets ships an update fortnightly, PetJoyHub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Aurae Pets versus PetJoyHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurae PetsPetJoyHub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size60 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCELINO FERRIGHETTOGuangzhou Good Rice Clothing Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aurae Pets

Subscriptions1
  • Aurae Unlimited$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pet Slot$16.99
  • Pet Pack$29.99
3 purchases

PetJoyHub

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurae Pets free?
Aurae Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetJoyHub free?
PetJoyHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurae Pets or PetJoyHub have ads?
PetJoyHub shows ads; Aurae Pets does not.
Which is updated more often, Aurae Pets or PetJoyHub?
Aurae Pets ships an update fortnightly, and PetJoyHub every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aurae Pets was updated on October 4, 2026 and PetJoyHub on October 22, 2026.

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