# Virtual Beggar vs Fit the Fat 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Beggar at 77% against Fit the Fat 3's 36%. Virtual Beggar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Fit the Fat 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Beggar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fit the Fat 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Beggar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Virtual Beggar's written reviews are positive against 36% of Fit the Fat 3's.

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, Fit the Fat 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Beggar | Fit the Fat 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045/reviews)** | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-the-fat-3/id1406530780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Treetop Crew Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/851770891) | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Beggar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045)

Tap your screen to earn coins and build a business empire. Invest in companies, customize your lifestyle with new possessions, and collect various items. Compete with friends on leaderboards and restart your journey with enhanced benefits.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn coins, Invest in companies, Customize lifestyle, Collect items, Social leaderboards, Incremental gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 125 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Motivator Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Virtual Cards | $17.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Virtual Cards | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Great business simulation
- 🚀 Consistently updated
- 👍 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/lost
- 🐛 Buggy ad system
- 👎 Predatory in-app purchases
- 👎 Inappropriate chat interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens cut off on newer devices
- Timers not working properly
- Purchases not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chat with friends
- Improve virtual card earning
- Add more business/upgrade options
- Faster worker/bus timers
- Introduce new locations/content


### Fit the Fat 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-the-fat-3/id1406530780)

Help a character embark on a fitness journey by racing, collecting points, and eating favorite dishes. Engage in various modes, unlock outfits, and discover character stories through comic book pieces. Challenge friends online and share progress selfies.

**Highlights:** Online racing against rivals, Collect Fit Points, Eat favorite dishes, Unlock outfits and poses, Discover character stories, Share progress selfies

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Shake Promo | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Shake Promo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Shake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Shake Promo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Shake | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Shake | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Entertaining concept
- 💡 Diverse character options
- 🚀 Realistic weight loss progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the map during races
- Loading screen freezes
- Inconsistent weight loss tracking
- Inability to open comic book pages

**Requested features**

- More diverse exercise activities
- Ability to track weight loss progress
- Option to play offline
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- More customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Beggar free?

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

### Is Fit the Fat 3 free?

Fit the Fat 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Beggar or Fit the Fat 3?

Virtual Beggar is rated higher. Virtual Beggar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Fit the Fat 3 averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Virtual Beggar or Fit the Fat 3 have ads?

Fit the Fat 3 shows ads; Virtual Beggar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Beggar or Fit the Fat 3?

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fit the Fat 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Virtual Beggar was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fit the Fat 3 on November 5, 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.*