# Chinese Parents — A Chinese Kid Life Simulator

> Chinese life simulator from birth through high school, focusing on education and relationships. (iPhone/iPad app by LITTORAL GAMES PTE. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-parents/id1471107490 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LITTORAL GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603200142)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,056 App Store ratings · 200 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 528 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-parents/id1471107490/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Parents?

In this casual yet realistic life sim with a Chinese authenticity, you step into the shoes of an average kid from the first day of life towards the end of your high school days.

Study hard, have fun, make friends and face the “Gaokao”, one of the most critical examinations in your life. And perhaps this experience might also give you a special perspective to explore your relationships as a parent and as a child.

[Game Features]
- A unique slice of life simulator
You are a child born in an ordinary Chinese family. Prior to Gaokao, one of the most critical examinations, you have 18 years to enjoy your life and make choices to be yourself.

- Be a Chinese kid
As a girl or a boy, different experiences from heartfully weaved stories and distinctive characters awaits you.

- Use “Fragments” to improve yourself
Raise your stats with Fragment mini-game. Higher stats improve your character through learning new skills.

- Tiger Parent, or not?
Scheduling every detail, either ensure a happy and stress-free life, or force the kid to study as hard as possible? It’s all up to you.

- Live the life as a Chinese child with various mini-games
Expect a life full of challenges. Do you have what it takes to defeat your annoying and cocky neighbors in the Face Duel? Or can you maintain your cool while trying everything to grasp the Red Pocket against your relatives in a courtesy manner?

- Multiple friends to date with
You are not alone, after all you need a social life. Choose and date with 14 friends in total with various interaction in order to know them better. Who knows what post-graduation fairy tales will happen to these childhood sweethearts?

-Over 100 career endings
Persuade your dream career, and choose your own life. Will you settle to be an average nobody, or only after reaching the top of everything will your ambition be properly answered?

-Your family journeys on, from generation to generation
Your child in the next game will benefit from your achievements in the previous generation. Don’t forget to check back your roots to find courage and wits for the future.

## Key features

- Realistic Chinese life simulation
- Navigate the Gaokao exam
- Improve stats with mini-games
- Choose parenting style
- Engage in mini-games and social interactions
- Date multiple friends
- Over 100 career endings
- Generational gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock game | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chinese Parents?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 📚 Realistic simulation of Chinese upbringing
- 🤝 Relatable for those with traditional Asian parents
- 🎨 Pleasing graphics and visuals

**Cons**

- 🤯 Stressful and challenging at times
- 💰 Paywall after free trial period
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and mechanics
- 🤖 Inconsistent character dialogue and behavior

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and purchase issues for some users
- Progress and save data loss reported
- Connectivity problems and loading freezes

**Most requested features**

- More customization options for characters
- Ability to save multiple progress files
- Expanded career and relationship paths
- Additional cultural content and scenarios

## Recent user reviews (10 of 200)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-parents/id1471107490/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 艺考线

*2026-08-20, version 1.4*

我要玩艺考线😡😡

### 1/5 — 啥玩意没钱就不让玩

*2026-07-30, version 1.4*

一定要收费

### 4/5 — Great

*2026-07-25, version 1.4*

Good game really realistic even for Arab parents haha but I wish the generations part was free

### 4/5 — 文字显示不全呢。。。

*2026-07-24, version 1.4*

更新了之后文字显示不全

### 4/5 — 别搞内购了

*2026-04-22, version 1.4*

你知道中国大陆玩家本来切区就不容易 还要搞内购 我联系美国apple support你知道有多麻烦吗 游戏不错

### 4/5 — Please read

*2026-04-15, version 1.4*

I just started playing this game today and it's really fun but I think I prefer your game growing up life in the 90s I'd love to see some updates to it(IS THE DAD MENT TO HAVE A BIG HEAD LIKE WHAT♡)

### 4/5 — 没法充钱一直卡住

*2026-04-07, version 1.4*

你好，每次我尝试点到购买完整版那个界面他都会显示加载超时，希望能把这个解决掉

### 4/5 — Very addictive

*2026-04-06, version 1.4*

To start off this review, I AM playing the paid version.

This game is so very addictive! Everytime I play it, I feel like time goes by muc faster. I have over 30 generations in game, so I have definitely played this quite a bit.

Honestly, the game is not beginner friendly. Many of the professions (the high-paying ones) require actual planning and a lot of struggling and noodling with the schedules and traits to get. There is no proper tutorial for what the profession levels are scaled off of.

In the game, the Gaokao is a big end goal, yet as you progress through generations, it becomes less and less relevant. Even if you get a high Gaokao score, you might land a really mid job. Intentional or not, if a game’s huge premise is on studying for the Gaokao, it should matter more when you get each generation’s endings.

Not to mention it REALLY needs an update…

Overall though, this game is very fun! Love it, definitely would recommend (honestly the paid version’s worth it)!

### 1/5 — つまらん

*2026-03-09*

飽きる

### 1/5 — 购买问题

*2026-03-08, version 1.4*

有人解决游戏内没有支付方式的购买问题没有？😅

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Parents

### What is Chinese Parents about?

Chinese Parents is a life simulation game where you play as a child growing up in an ordinary Chinese family. The game spans from your first day of life through the end of high school, focusing on academic challenges, social interactions, and critical life decisions.

### What are the key features of Chinese Parents?

Key features include a unique slice-of-life simulation, the experience of being a Chinese child, using 'Fragments' to improve stats, the choice between being a 'Tiger Parent' or not, various mini-games, dating multiple friends, over 100 career endings, and generational gameplay where achievements benefit future generations.

### Is Chinese Parents free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide ways to enhance gameplay or acquire items, though the core experience is accessible without them.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the game?

You can expect a life full of challenges, including academic pressures leading up to the critical Gaokao examination. The game also features mini-games like 'Face Duel' against neighbors and 'Red Pocket' challenges with relatives, as well as social challenges like dating and maintaining friendships.

### Can I influence my child's future career?

Yes, the game offers over 100 career endings. You can persuade your dream career and make choices throughout the game that will shape your character's path and ultimately determine their future profession.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-08-12

Starting from the second generation, parents can buy heirlooms. Heirlooms will be passed down from generation to generation, with each generation able to choose and wear them, benefiting from their unique effects. Start collecting now!

### 1.3 — 2022-10-09

- Fixed some bugs

### 1.2 — 2022-07-07

Optimized the account cancellation process

### 1.1 — 2022-05-31

-Fixed an issue where payments didn't register cross-device even for linked accounts.
-Added a photo-sensitivity warning screen.
-Fixed an issue with naming your child.

### 1.0 — 2022-04-22

No release notes.

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