# Dogotchi: Virtual Pet — Retro Animal Simulator

> Retro virtual dog simulation game with pet care and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Janusz Jankowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogotchi-virtual-pet/id1242153330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Janusz Jankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,431 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogotchi-virtual-pet/id1242153330/reviews.md

## What is Dogotchi?

Dogotchi is the next game of our retro-style simulation series started by Wildagotchi.
This time you take care of and play with 12 adorable dogs.

The more you take care of your pet, the happier it is. And happy pet means pet growing fast. Take your time, feed it, clean it and play with it - all depends on you now!

At the beginning you have 3 unique breeds to choose.
First 3 breeds are: Old English Sheepdog, Husky and Pug!
For every 2 dogs reaching adult stage, 3 more become unlocked.
They are waiting for you - uncover them all!

Every dog has its own set of mini-games that you unlock with progress.
There are 3 games per pet (12 total).

Customize whole game using colors you like.

All this and more in consistent eye-candy retro style!

## Key features

- Care for 12 virtual dogs
- Feed, clean, and play with pets
- Unlock 12 unique mini-games
- Discover 12 dog breeds
- Customize game colors
- Retro visual style

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogotchi-virtual-pet/id1242153330/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amei!!🥰

*2026-01-13, version 1.9.2*

Simplesmente não existe nenhum jogo mais legal de cuidar lembra a infância minha filha jogou e amou demais super legal 👍 recomendo super baixem.

### 2/5 — Won’t load

*2025-09-07, version 1.9.2*

I got this app along with Catgotchi. Catgotchi works fine but Dogotchi won’t download on my iPad mini 4. I’ve checked my storage and have enough space, says it’s compatible with my iPad, but won’t load!!     (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

### 5/5 — very similar

*2025-06-17, version 1.9.2*

It’s very similar to the real tamagotchis (connection to be specific) AND I love dogs so I love this game!

### 5/5 — Yay

*2025-06-04, version 1.9.2*

I always wanted 2 pet but only have 1 and now o have 2

### 4/5 — Do your dogs die

*2025-03-11, version 1.9.2*

Do the dogs die of old age or do you got to free them when there a adult😑

### 4/5 — Meh

*2024-12-26, version 1.9.2*

This is a good game to play but can get a little boring some times I even have it on my Nintendo switch and it’s still is boring but it’s a good game

### 4/5 — Nice

*2024-10-04, version 1.9.2*

Nice

### 5/5 — Muy entretenido

*2024-09-08, version 1.9.2*

Es muy bonito y divertido:)

### 5/5 — Great game

*2024-06-27, version 1.9.1*

For my birthday or for Christmas I’m gonna be getting a Tamagotchi UNI and I am super excited to get it so I thought maybe it’ll help my birthday become sooner because my birthday is like in October so it’s pretty far away I can’t wait to get my Tamagotchi UNI and I’ve been so impatient that I needed a game to get my mind off it so I want to be like when is my birthday coming? When is my birthday coming up because soon I just sit around and do nothing and then I start doing it day after day after day and I just can’t do that. Thank you for creating this game the Tamagotchi community really appreciate it, my friend Daphne has a Tamagotchi pix, but she doesn’t have a battery and I really want to play on it because my friend Daphne is tired of it

### 5/5 — About the game

*2024-06-23*

This game is so fun! It is so fun that I got catgotchi as well!

## Frequently asked questions about Dogotchi

### What is Dogotchi: Virtual Pet?

Dogotchi is a retro-style simulation game where you adopt, care for, and play with virtual dogs. You'll need to feed them, keep them clean, and engage them with various mini-games to ensure their happiness and growth.

### How do I unlock new dog breeds?

You begin with three unique dog breeds: Old English Sheepdog, Husky, and Pug. For every two dogs that reach the adult stage, three more breeds will become available for you to unlock and care for.

### What kind of mini-games are available?

Each dog has its own set of mini-games that are unlocked as you progress. There are a total of three mini-games per pet, resulting in 12 different mini-games to discover and play across all the dogs.

### Is Dogotchi free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows for optional enhancements or cosmetic items to be acquired within the game.

### Can I customize the game's appearance?

Yes, you can customize the entire game's appearance by choosing the colors you like. This allows you to personalize the visual experience to your own preferences while enjoying the retro aesthetic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-08-25

Data privacy and security.

### 1.9.1 — 2024-03-10

Data privacy and security.

### 1.9.0 — 2024-01-14

Data privacy and security.

### 1.8.2 — 2021-07-17

Minor fixes.

### 1.8.1 — 2021-05-03

Minor fixes.

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## More apps by Janusz Jankowski

- [Wildagotchi: Virtual Pet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildagotchi-virtual-pet/id928002009)
- [Snake Classic Retro Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-classic-retro-arcade/id1504754493)
- [Catgotchi: Virtual Pet, Cat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catgotchi-virtual-pet-cat/id1522044146)
- [Noise: Green, Brown, White](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-green-brown-white/id6474789616)

All apps by Janusz Jankowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*