Comparison

Aurae Pets vs Dotmong

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

Dotmong

Features
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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

Screenshots

Aurae Pets4 screens
Dotmong4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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 Dotmong sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Aurae Pets versus Dotmong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurae PetsDotmong
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCELINO FERRIGHETTOJun Young Noh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aurae Pets

Subscriptions1
  • Aurae Unlimited$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pet Slot$16.99
  • Pet Pack$19.99
1 purchases

Dotmong

Subscriptions1
  • Dotmong Plus$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Aurae Pets free?
Aurae Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dotmong free?
Dotmong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurae Pets or Dotmong have ads?
Neither Aurae Pets nor Dotmong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurae Pets or Dotmong?
Aurae Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dotmong every 4 days. Most recently, Aurae Pets was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dotmong on November 6, 2026.

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