# Rickface vs Playpen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rickface at none against Playpen's 3. Playpen's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playpen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rickface asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rickface against 5.0 for Playpen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Rickface ships an update every 3 weeks, Playpen every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rickface | Playpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rickface/id882560160/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-parental-control/id1629800310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484) | [Josh Holtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460622095) |

## What reviewers say

### Rickface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rickface/id882560160)

This app provides instant emotional feedback from a virtual character. Simply shake your device to receive an answer to your thoughts or feelings. It's designed to be a constant companion for emotional support.

**Highlights:** Instant emotional feedback, Shake-to-answer mechanic, Pocket companion, Emotional support, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-parental-control/id1629800310)

This app helps parents keep children entertained with pre-approved activities, preventing access to the full device. It allows parents to select specific content like YouTube videos or photo albums, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for kids and peace of mind for adults.

**Highlights:** Curated child-friendly activities, Restricted access to device features, Pre-approved YouTube videos, Access to specific photo albums, Interactive animal sounds, Apple Watch control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rickface free?

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

### Is Playpen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rickface or Playpen?

Rickface and Playpen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Rickface or Playpen have ads?

Neither Rickface nor Playpen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rickface or Playpen?

Rickface ships an update every 3 weeks, and Playpen every 6 days. Most recently, Rickface was updated on August 23, 2026 and Playpen on September 3, 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.*