# TamaShell vs BittyPals

The clearest difference is update cadence: BittyPals at daily against TamaShell's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TamaShell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BittyPals sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TamaShell ships an update monthly, BittyPals daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TamaShell | BittyPals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bittypals-virtual-pet-cat/id6812978452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAMIL BARCZAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787914588) | [xiaomin wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057887543) |

## What reviewers say

### TamaShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamashell/id6797825213)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cat Form | $1.99 | one-time |
| Robot Form | $1.99 | one-time |
| $ theme creator -enable | $3.99 | one-time |
| TamaShell Pro Set | $5.99 | one-time |


### BittyPals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bittypals-virtual-pet-cat/id6812978452)

Care for a virtual cat by feeding, playing, and ensuring it gets enough rest. Monitor its happiness through a score and keep track of its history. The app offers widgets for your home and lock screens to keep your pet visible even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** Name and care for a virtual cat, Manage happiness score, Interactive yard activities, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, No account required, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium basket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large bin | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TamaShell free?

TamaShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BittyPals free?

BittyPals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TamaShell or BittyPals have ads?

Neither TamaShell nor BittyPals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TamaShell or BittyPals?

TamaShell ships an update monthly, and BittyPals daily. Most recently, TamaShell was updated on November 10, 2026 and BittyPals on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*