Comparison

TamaShell vs Mimpo

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

Head to head
About

TamaShell

Features
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TamaShell is a virtual pet that lives entirely inside a fake computer terminal. Hatch an egg, then keep your pet fed, clean, rested, and happy using simple typed commands or on screen buttons. Your pet keeps living in real time, even while the app is closed, so a few days of neglect will actually catch up with you. Along the way there is a full day and night cycle, a coin economy you can earn by putting your pet to work, a shop for food and room decorations, and more... who knows what hides away in the terminal? If your pet dies, it does not just disappear. Reset and start the next generation. Raise a pet. Keep the terminal alive.

About

Mimpo

Features
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Meet Mimpo — a soft, squishy little friend that is truly yours. Hatch an egg and raise a one-of-a-kind pet. Every Mimpo has its own colors, voice, favorite food and character. Pet it and it purrs, tickle its tummy and it giggles, talk to it and it slowly learns your words. NEW: GAMES ON THE TV & A STARRY SKY • Cloud Jumps — bounce through the sky all the way to space • Sweet Match — 60 match-3 levels with goals and stars • Earn stars in games and grow your Starry Sky: upgrades for every game • Star powers: sparkly fur, night glow, starry steps and a little star buddy • Ranks and medals in every game CARE FOR IT LIKE A REAL FRIEND • Feed yummy treats — it has favorites and funny reactions to the rest • Bubble baths with soap, shower and a fluffy towel • Tuck it into bed with a blanket and tell a bedtime story • Real day and night — it gets sleepy in the evening, just like you • Seasons change outside the window A PET WITH A HEART • A new mood every day: playful, cuddly, sleepy or a bit grumpy • Sometimes it catches a little cold — take care and it gets better • Teach it tricks: spin, jump, give a paw, roll over • Play “Copy me” and fly through its dreams catching stars • A diary keeps photos of your special moments together • It grows from a tiny baby into a grown-up over two weeks MAKE IT YOURS • Hats: crown, beret, mushroom cap, froggy hat and more • Decorate the room: rugs, wallpapers, fairy lights, a cozy tent • Seasonal items that come and go FRIENDS COME OVER TO PLAY Show your pet's code to a friend — scan it and their Mimpo comes to visit, hops around and boops noses with yours. No account needed. GENTLE BY DESIGN • No ads • Care never costs money — coins are earned by caring • Gentle reminders, never at night • Vacation mode for when you're away • Your pet is safely backed up to your iCloud Mimpo is free to play with optional in-app purchases of coins and special cosmetic sets.

Screenshots

TamaShell4 screens
Mimpo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mimpo at every 4 days against TamaShell's monthly. Mimpo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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. TamaShell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mimpo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TamaShell ships an update monthly, Mimpo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TamaShell versus Mimpo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTamaShellMimpo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAMIL BARCZAKWALTER KLINGER

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TamaShell

One-time4
  • Cat Form$1.99
  • Robot Form$1.99
  • $ theme creator -enable$3.99
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  • TamaShell Pro Set$5.99
10 purchases

Mimpo

One-time10
  • Handful of coins$0.99
  • Froggy hat$1.99
  • Fairy wings$1.99
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  • Little cloud$2.99
  • Play castle$2.99
  • Unicorn set$3.99
  • Royal set$3.99
  • Space set$4.99
  • Chest of coins$9.99
  • Treasure of coins$19.99

Questions

Is TamaShell free?
TamaShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimpo free?
Mimpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TamaShell or Mimpo have ads?
Neither TamaShell nor Mimpo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TamaShell or Mimpo?
TamaShell ships an update monthly, and Mimpo every 4 days. Most recently, TamaShell was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mimpo on November 11, 2026.

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