# Buddy Vampire — Be pals with a Vampire > Virtual pet simulation game where you care for and customize a vampire. (iPhone/iPad app by Drew Rogers.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Drew Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/630350825) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 4.50/5 from 629 App Store ratings · 200 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 145 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822/reviews.md ## What is Buddy Vampire? Be pals with a vampire! Your Buddy Vampire has been stuck in a coffin for a long time, and is in need of a friend. Provide care by Brushing their fangs, Feeding them blood, Showering, and playing Mini-Games. Give your vampire a cool outfit & hairstyle! Decorate the perfect home! Earn powerful abilities like Levitation! Your very own vampire friend for all eternity, and for free! • BEFRIEND your vampire by calling them out of the coffin (choose between Girl or Boy)! • FEED them with Blood Vials to satisfy their vampiric hunger! • BRUSH their fangs to maintain good dental hygiene! • BATHE your vampire by helping it out in the Shower (no peeking)! • DRESS them in dozens of possible Clothing combinations! • STYLE their hair by choosing the right Cut, then Dye it a wicked color! • DECORATE your castle with cool Carpet, Paintings, Wallpaper, Rugs, and more! • EVOLVE over time and earn powers like Levitation! (The rest are a secret. Play to find out!) • PLAY the Piano (try to mimic the Owl's daily tune)! • CATCH and earn Bats outside the castle! MINI GAMES! Have a blast in the castle Arcade! Earn Bats to buy items for your Buddy Vampire, climb the Leaderboards, and unlock Achievements in these fun games: • THE BLOCKING DEAD - Destroy all Zombies and save the Brains in this addictive Physics Puzzle Game! • NIGHT DEFENDER - Defend the night as a heroic Gargoyle in this challenging Top-Down Shooter! • CHUBBY BAT - Overweight bats can fly, too! Help Chubby Bat fly far in this funny Side-Scroller! • THE WOLF GAME - The Wolf wants to know what that thing in the sky is. Help him find out in this adorable Infinite Jumper! • JUKEBOX - Choose your favorite tune from a list of tracks and fill your castle with some vampire-inspired music! All of this and more for FREE! Your Buddy Vampire is waiting for you. Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, Bats (for use in the Buddy Vampire Shop) can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. ## Key features - Befriend a virtual vampire - Feed and groom your vampire - Dress up and style vampire - Decorate vampire's home - Play arcade mini-games - Unlock vampire abilities ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Bats | $0.99 | one-time | | 1,000 Bats! | $0.99 | one-time | | 3,000 Bats! | $1.99 | one-time | | 10,000 Bats! | $4.99 | one-time | | 30,000 Bats! | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Buddy Vampire? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and entertaining game - 🎨 Unique and charming aesthetic - 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games - 🧛‍♀️ Engaging vampire-themed experience **Cons** - 🛒 Expensive in-app purchases - 🕰️ Slow progression and evolution - 🔍 Limited content and activities - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches **Commonly reported bugs** - Purchased items not received - Achievements not unlocking correctly - Vampire movement freezing or glitching - Inconsistent performance on some devices **Most requested features** - More customization options for the vampire - Ability to interact with other vampires or humans - Expanded gameplay with new locations and activities - Improved mini-games and arcade experiences ## Recent user reviews (10 of 200) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So cute! *2026-08-29, version 4.1* I made my OC Vinchenzo the cheese ball vampire and love taking care of him! If you want to see him here’s my Pinterest: @livvynuggets ### 5/5 — ❤️ *2026-04-22, version 4.1* i love this game so much!🧛‍♀️ ### 5/5 — Vampire *2026-04-13, version 4.1* 5/5 cute game ### 5/5 — love *2025-07-10, version 4.1* best game i’ve ever played ### 5/5 — I love my buddy so much *2025-06-15, version 4.1* I loved the game and my buddy ### 3/5 — Ads everywhere *2025-06-07, version 4.1* I like the game a lot but there are way too many ads. I know this game is likely no longer worked on, but I would pay to remove ads if it were an option! ### 1/5 — READ THIS !!! *2025-02-24, version 4.1* Overall this game is quite good, but I need the creators attention as me and quite a few people have been requesting for a while that you may add a few more activities, such as becoming a bat or maybe something like that! Again, I would actually rate this game a 3 or 4 but if there were a few more activities then I would rate it 5 stars.Thank you for considering! ### 5/5 — Favorite nostalgia game *2025-02-10, version 4.1* Used to play this a ton as a kid. The game has barely changed but that’s for the best, it’s honestly one of the reasons I pick out certain games these days. It’s fantastic and love it sm. ### 5/5 — Lovely little game *2025-02-02, version 4.1* Amazing little game 👍 Silly Vampires ### 1/5 — Scammed *2024-06-17, version 4.1* I loved this game until I payed for something and never received it and then looked on the games Facebook to find it empty ## Frequently asked questions about Buddy Vampire ### What is Buddy Vampire? Buddy Vampire is a virtual pet simulation game where you befriend, care for, and customize your very own vampire companion. You'll need to feed them, keep them clean, dress them up, and decorate their home. The game also features a variety of mini-games to play and unlock new abilities. ### What are the main features of Buddy Vampire? Key features include befriending a vampire, feeding them blood vials, brushing their fangs, bathing them, dressing them in various outfits, styling their hair, decorating their castle, and helping them evolve new powers. There are also several arcade mini-games like physics puzzles, top-down shooters, and side-scrollers. ### Is Buddy Vampire free to play? Yes, the app is completely free to play. However, there are optional in-game purchases available for 'Bats,' which can be used in the Buddy Vampire Shop to buy items. You can disable in-app purchases in your device's settings if you do not wish to use this feature. ### What kind of mini-games are available? Buddy Vampire includes several fun mini-games in its castle arcade. These include 'The Blocking Dead' (a physics puzzle game), 'Night Defender' (a top-down shooter), 'Chubby Bat' (a side-scroller), 'The Wolf Game' (an infinite jumper), and 'Jukebox' for music. ### Can I customize my vampire and its home? Absolutely! You can dress your vampire in dozens of clothing combinations and style their hair with different cuts and colors. You can also decorate your castle with various items like carpets, paintings, wallpaper, and rugs to create the perfect home for your vampiric friend. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1 — 2019-04-01 Fixed a bug causing crashes. ### 4 — 2018-03-26 - skin color options added - support for new devices ### 3.991 — 2017-03-03 Bug fixes ### 3.99 — 2017-02-28 Bug fixes Ad Banners Removed Reward Based Ads implemented (get Bats for watching!) Fingerless Gloves ### 3.982 — 2017-01-17 Bug fixes. Chubby Bat is now free. 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