Aurae Pets vs Dotmong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Aurae Pets
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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 โข 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 โข They talk with you: chat with your pet and get answers in their own playful personality โข They remember: favorite foods, toys and quirks become part of who they are โข 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/
Dotmong
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Meet your pet, right on your phone! Ever wished you could keep your pet by your side all day? Turn your pet's photo into a Dotmong, then trade letters and share your hearts. A Dotmong is born from your pet's photo - Use a photo that shows what makes your pet special, and get a Dotmong that looks just like them. Answer your Dotmong's questions - Every day, your Dotmong asks you a question. Answer it and keep a record of how you feel about your pet. Keep your days together on a calendar - Save the special moments of each day with photos, and see vet visits, vaccinations and other care to-dos at a glance. Keep an eye on your pet's health - Record the things worth tracking over time, like weight or breathing rate, and see how they change. On days you want to show off - Add your Dotmong to your pet's photo and make a picture like no other. The pet you miss all day long, now on your phone screen whenever you want. About Dotmong Plus - Monthly auto-renewing subscription (US$4.99/month) - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Terms of Service: https://dotmong.com/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://dotmong.com/privacy/en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dotmong at every 4 days against Aurae Pets's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Aurae Pets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year and Dotmong sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aurae Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, Dotmong every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurae Pets | Dotmong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARCELINO FERRIGHETTO | Jun Young Noh |
In-app purchases
Aurae Pets
- Aurae Unlimited$69.991 Year
- Pet Slot$16.99
- Pet Pack$19.99
Dotmong
- Dotmong Plus$4.991 Month









