# Dotling vs VIP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIP at none against Dotling's 2. VIP also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.0). Dotling's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dotling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotling | VIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotling-retro-virtual-pet/id6802696539/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DIJITAL PILOT REKLAM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881304693) | [Cheeky Monkey Studios Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585183377) |

## What reviewers say

### Dotling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotling-retro-virtual-pet/id6802696539)

Relive the 90s with a digital pixel pet that lives on your screen. Care for your virtual companion, play mini-games, and watch it evolve. Widgets keep your pet close, even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** Pixelated dot-matrix LCD display, Hatch, grow, and evolve through 5 stages, Multiple species and care-dependent adult evolutions, Interactive care: feeding, cleaning, discipline, Mini-games: Guess the Turn, Stop the Dot, Hi-Lo, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Generational traits and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dotling Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Dotling Premium | $24.99 | per year |


### VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-virtual-interactive-pet/id6806679207)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotling free?

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

### Is VIP free?

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

### Do Dotling or VIP have ads?

VIP shows ads; Dotling does not.

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