# Cozy Grove

> Life-sim game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. (iPhone/iPad app by Spry Fox, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-grove/id1466130749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spry Fox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441192743)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 1,154 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 662 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2021-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-grove/id1466130749/reviews.md

## What is Cozy Grove?

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Features:

- Beautiful, dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes that come alive when you help a spirit in need.
- Dozens of memorable characters and spirits for you to find and befriend. Each spirit has a unique, extensive story for you to unravel over time.
- Collect spirit animals, craft decorations, go fishing and more!
- Playable for many months as you explore the narrative, decorate the island and more.

## Key features

- Dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes
- Befriend memorable characters and spirits
- Unravel unique spirit stories
- Collect spirit animals
- Craft decorations
- Go fishing

## What do users think of Cozy Grove?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🧸 Charming and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Meaningful story and character development
- 🕰️ Enjoyable daily routine and progression

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Limited daily gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting objects and navigating
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes causing data loss
- 🗃️ Insufficient inventory and storage management

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing items from inventory and storage
- Unresponsive controls and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and save file corruption

**Most requested features**

- Ability to play for longer periods without time restrictions
- Improved controls and object selection
- More efficient inventory and storage systems
- Multiplayer and social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-grove/id1466130749/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pencil hack!

*2023-11-10*

Playing on an iPad Air. First time playing the pencil worked fine, next time it didn’t. Looked into it and seen the developers say pencil isn’t compatible. But it’s how i played the first time, without issue. So there is a way. And honestly using my fingers for something like this is annoying. They really should fix this issue. But I found a hack!

The way I get it to work is have pencil off when I open the game. Then open the game from complete close, not just switching tabs. Open Flamey’s menu right away. Then I turn on pencil and use that to go thru the menu. If it works to navigate flameys menu you’re set. Once you get it working do not use your fingers at all! That will screw up the calibration. Sometimes when the calibration gets wonky I can bring it back by going into a menu and scrolling through that for a bit, or trying to hold/drag for navigating. As long as I don’t touch the screen with my fingers I don’t run into issues. Though I do sometimes get issue if I place my other hand on the back of my iPad which I find very weird. 
Also, not sure if it makes a diff but I use a off brand pencil not the Apple Pencil.

### 4/5 — Wonderful game just in need of minor changes

*2023-01-16, version 5.2.0*

I love this game. I play it almost daily. The art work is beautiful and the story is really cute. Definitely cozy and something to play to pass some time. The game concept is easy and isn’t to hard to get started. The issue I am running into is having to look up how to achieve some of the quests. I am currently on day 11, not to far into the game and had to look up on other resources how to get what I needed. I definitely think there should be a hint option or a better guide in the beginning (like a scouts handbook). If it wasn’t for me taking the time to research a lot of things I definitely wouldn’t be as far. I definitely wish you could play longer and get more achievements done in a shorter time period or get resources faster. Having to wait 24 hrs is a bit annoying. I don’t have the option to play daily or on a schedule. I do enjoy the game overall, it just need some minor adjustments in my opinion.

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2022-11-29, version 5.2.0*

I’ve been playing almost daily for a few months now and I really have enjoyed all the little stories the Bears on the island have. A lot of them cover darker topics that are a part of our lives, but it never feels ‘edgey’ or inappropriate. Seeing the island slowly come to ‘life’ while you expand and grow is very rewarding.

The devs already announced they were making a sequel and that’s great! I want to see more in this world. My only complaints are minor nitpicky things such as better searching in crafting menus, being able to sort the recipes by ‘new’ to let me clear out the red exclamation points, and things like that. I realize it’s too late to get such things for this game, but I hope they are still reading feedback to include in the next one. Definitely give this game a shot! It’s a very enjoyable game.

### 5/5 — Game glitch

*2022-08-28, version 5.2.0*

I genuinely enjoy this game and find it adorable. I love the story and the cutesy design. However I’ve been noticing a problem with my gameplay I don’t know if it’s happened with anybody else. Where half of my screen will not allow me to walk in that direction it does not respond to me touching it or my pen touching it my character is only able to walk to one side of the screen even if I click on the left side it walks in the opposite direction.I would play this game more if it allowed me to play without this problem. i’ve also checked to see if this happened on any other apps I had it and it hasn’t occurred on any other ones in my tablet response fine for everything else. which forces me to believe that this is something wrong with the app itself and it’s such a shame I wish it would get fixed

### 5/5 — My nightly relaxation

*2022-07-07, version 5.2.0*

I have been playing Cozy Grove for over 120 game days now. Yes, in the beginning it can require some patience. But you don’t have to play the next day, or even the day after. Its there when you want it.

I find the game play incredibly relaxing and straightforward. I do occasionally touch a spot on the screen accidentally and it sends my scout off in the wrong direction, but I think most of those bugs have been worked out. It’s deceptively simple and, unlike similar games, there’s an empathy to it that’s quite extraordinary.

I grow to love each and every bear, even the ones I was CERTAIN I wouldn’t care for. I never thought I’d begin to actually care about characters in a casual iPad game. 

For those who feel like it requires too much patience - it does require patience, not just at the beginning. Sometimes you just have to wait for a character to give you something another characters needs. So there is patience involved. I wouldn’t say too much, however. And, without sounding like that person, I think the game has made me more patient for playing it. It’s not instant gratification. I’ve had quests last for weeks and I’m okay with it. 

Thank you for making Cozy Grove. I sorta feel like I’ve actually visited.

### 5/5 — Beautiful game with beautiful stories

*2022-06-20, version 5.1.0*

I’ve been playing for a year now, and I never thought I’d cry at an Apple Arcade game. The beautiful story is about ghosts (ghost bears to be precise) who can’t find peace and you must help them in a variety of ways, mostly involving hidden objects. The stories are powerful, moving, even funny! They’re also all kid friendly though they do discuss mature themes like single parenthood, disability, mental illness, addiction and the guilt, indignation, and struggle that can stem from these things. It’s real in a beautiful and meaningful way. This is hands down the best game I’ve ever played that wasn’t on Steam or Console. My one tiny complaint? Sometimes when trees and plants are close together it’s hard to select them individually.

### 4/5 — I Love it Here

*2021-11-04, version 3.1.1*

I adore this game!! I have grown attached to the characters & their mortality stories; i actually teared up a bit as i watched my first spirit attain peace. I am even attached to my constantly growing critter family: my cats, my bunnies (?).. I’m kept eternally busy by the ever-increasing number & challenge of the various quests. My tent has become a four room cabin with furniture & fixtures. The graphics are great. The stories are heart warming. I am so addicted. 
   Which makes the glitchiness that much harder to bear (pun intended;)!!! I can not play for 20 minutes without getting booted. Sometimes the game will shut down in as little as 5 minute increments. Is it because i am farther along & there is a lot of activity? Can i anticipate this only getting worse, asthere is so much left still to do!? It isn’t exactly the world’s quickest reboot, & sometimes a decent chunk of progress is lost. 
   PLEASE fix this!! I am looking forward to meeting & helping several more bears yet! This game is the reason i pay for Arcade & if the problem persists I just can’t justify the charge anymore! 🥺😩🤯

### 1/5 — At the beginning game is fabulous

*2021-10-11, version 3.0.0*

I am now on day 111 of this game. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing this. It is one that I can play, put down, and pick up to enjoy later. Love the tasks, love the unique story. And now comes the “but”. I was approaching, what it seemed by tasks completed, the last 1/3 or 1/4 of the game and it began shutting down on me mid play. It started shutting down more and more often each time I played, so I checked to see if my tablet needed updating.  I also checked to see if the game needed updating and saw some “additions” were added to the play. That’s great, but now I barely get to begin the tasks and it crashes immediately. To add to this immense frustration is the length of time it takes to reload the game. What should be a 1/2 hour span of play time has begun to take an hour or much more if I want to try to complete the tasks in one sitting. All because of multiple shut downs and reloading each and every time. And sometimes I need to redo the tasks I had just completed because the crash occurred before saving my play. A really fun game has become a frustrating experience each time I attempt to play. In the beginning I would have given it 5 stars. Now, if I could give a negative score I would. FIX THE CRASHING PROBLEM.

### 4/5 — I love it

*2021-10-10, version 3.0.0*

So, I love this game! It is so cute. I love the hand drawn animation. It is a very simple and calming game. And feeding the bird is very simple. All you must do is not feed it the bagels, but the snow berries which can be bought from the store. Still it took me a while to figure that out so could you please change that. Other than it is perfect in every way. Update:So, I still love this game, and I like it is very calm and relaxing. But, I ran into a small issue. I went to the mayor to do my quest and he/she gave my a bust of him/her. And I tap on it when it was in my inventory and it disappeared I look every wear and I try reloading the game but, it is still gone! Please fix this. Update: I still love this game and I found the mayor statue, but I have ran into a major error, it won’t get past the loading screen. I tried to turn my device of and exit the app, but it still won’t load!!! I think it might be the update, but I do not know please fix this!!!!!! 😭😭😭

**Developer response:** Please follow these instructions to send us your save file and other info: https://support.spryfox.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500004410122-How-do-I-report-a-technical-problem-Cozy-Grove-

### 4/5 — Great but infuriatingly flawed

*2021-09-20, version 2.3.0*

I love this game, but there’s a reason it does not get 5 stars. If it weren’t for the ability to wirelessly connect my ps4 controller to my iPad then I would be completely unable to play. 10 minutes into the game every single time without fail the navigational functions stop working. I’ll be dragging my finger along to move my character when all of a sudden like clockwork, the character becomes unable to move anywhere but to the right. I have to literally exit out of the game to reset it. But then 10 min later it happens again. The first time I played this I rage quit because it was infuriating. I only started playing again because I found out I could connect a controller. How can the most basic and important function - MOVING - be so screwed up. This doesn’t occur with the ps4 controller, but as I do not always have the controller with me when I’m out and about, this is extremely infuriating. Please fix this. It’s a a major problem. I also seem to be unable to use my iPencil with this game as well. I think it would help with ease of play too if that were made compatable.

**Developer response:** Actually the pencil is probably the problem. Please completely disable the pencil before playing next time and see if the movement still becomes goofy. (The game used to disable the pencil automatically for players, but that broke some versions ago and we haven't yet looked into fixing it.)

## Frequently asked questions about Cozy Grove

### What is Cozy Grove about?

Cozy Grove is a life-simulation game where you play as a Spirit Scout on a haunted, ever-changing island. Your goal is to explore the island, find hidden secrets, help local ghosts, and craft items to bring color and joy back to the environment.

### What are the main activities in Cozy Grove?

Players can wander the island's forests daily to find secrets and help spirits. Key activities include befriending dozens of memorable characters and spirits, collecting spirit animals, crafting decorations, and going fishing. The game is designed for long-term play with ongoing narrative exploration and island decoration.

### Is Cozy Grove free to play?

Yes, Cozy Grove is a free-to-play game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience.

### How long can I play Cozy Grove?

The game is designed to be playable for many months. You can continuously explore the narrative, decorate your island, and engage with the game's features over an extended period.

### What makes the island in Cozy Grove unique?

The island in Cozy Grove is described as haunted and ever-changing. It features beautiful, dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes that come alive as you progress and help the spirits residing there.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.2.0 — 2022-06-29

- Mythical decorations can now use legendary dyes
- Fixed bug that could sometimes prevent Charlotte from giving you a location hint for a quest item.
- Shell model letters auto-delete after you've claimed the shell model.
- Clothing for Beatrice's quest will now be available when her quest is active
- The main menu "festival calendar" has been adjusted so that the end date of every festival is displayed as happening on the last full day of the festival, instead of the following day (festivals technically end at 5am local time, but midnight to 5am isn't "another day" in most people's minds!)
- Fixed issue with Clyde critter quest
- Yet more performance and memory improvements
- Fixed bug which could cause dyed items to become un-dyed if you also possess an un-dyed copy of that item and then sort them together.
- Fixed issue with Ben's timed quest
- Updated various localizations with improvements suggested by the community
- Prevent repeatable letters from being sent excessively.
- Winter Festival length reduced to 5 weeks; starts on Dec 20. Tweaked drop values to compensate.
- Fixed a bug preventing players from loading their save file if they haven't played the game in a very long time (during the last Winter Festival)
- Fix visual issue with layers when critter catching.
- Other minor bugfixes and improvements.

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