Comparison

PetJoyHub vs Star Pet Diary

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

Head to head
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

About

Star Pet Diary

Features
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Pet Star is a heartwarming digital pet companion app. Adopt adorable cats and dogs, and keep track of their vaccinations, deworming, check-ups, and vet appointments—easily monitor every expense related to pet care. In Focus Mode, your pet, aquarium, and pet bed accompany you during work or study sessions; desktop widgets let your furry friend appear on your phone's home screen at any time. Unlock all pet avatars, backgrounds, aquariums, and pet beds by subscribing to a membership.

Screenshots

PetJoyHub4 screens
Star Pet Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Pet Diary at none against PetJoyHub's shown. Star Pet Diary also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). PetJoyHub's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PetJoyHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Star Pet Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetJoyHub ships an update every 2 weeks, Star Pet Diary every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PetJoyHub versus Star Pet Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetJoyHubStar Pet Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Good Rice Clothing Co., Ltd文雯 唐

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PetJoyHub

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

Star Pet Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly member$2.991 Month
  • Annual member$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Member$12.99

Questions

Is PetJoyHub free?
PetJoyHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Pet Diary free?
Star Pet Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PetJoyHub or Star Pet Diary have ads?
PetJoyHub shows ads; Star Pet Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, PetJoyHub or Star Pet Diary?
PetJoyHub ships an update every 2 weeks, and Star Pet Diary every 2 days. Most recently, PetJoyHub was updated on October 25, 2026 and Star Pet Diary on October 24, 2026.

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