# Gingerbean vs Neo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neo at none against Gingerbean's 3. Neo also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gingerbean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Neo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gingerbean ships an update every 3 weeks, Neo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gingerbean | Neo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-virtual-pet/id6817436513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakaria Ouhra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443452564) | [Neobit](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817436515) |

## What reviewers say

### Gingerbean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbean-cozy-cat/id6800012074)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Wallet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |


### Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-virtual-pet/id6817436513)

Care for a virtual pet, choosing from various animals. Feed, bathe, and play mini-games with your companion as it grows from baby to adult. Enjoy offline play with no ads or purchases.

**Highlights:** Choose from 5 pet types, Daily care: feeding, bathing, sleeping, 27 mini-games for coins, Over 100 wardrobe items, Pet growth and leveling system, Offline play, Voice interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gingerbean free?

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

### Is Neo free?

Neo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Gingerbean or Neo have ads?

Neither Gingerbean nor Neo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gingerbean or Neo?

Gingerbean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Neo every 10 days. Most recently, Gingerbean was updated on October 25, 2026 and Neo on October 31, 2026.

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