# Gnome Homes — Build a thriving gnome burrow! > Simulation game where players build and manage a gnome burrow, taming animals and growing crops. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Ricket.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-homes/id555183582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thomas Ricket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426100541) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 21 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-homes/id555183582/reviews.md ## What is Gnome Homes? Gnomes are here! Build a thriving gnome burrow in this new simulation game. Tame and adopt wild animals like fuzzy voles, sleepy lizards, or bouncy mice. Grow your own vegetables and fruits, and explore the depths of the meadow for precious diamonds! Gnomes features: - Dig deep through the ground, unearthing treasures, or just worms. - Customize the dozens of unique gnomes who join your burrow, with unique names, clothing, hair styles, and more! - Build anything from simple chairs to cozy fireplaces and modern electric lights! - Lots of unique animals, like bees, skinks, voles, fireflies, lizards, kangaroo mice, and more! - Let your gnomes do the work! Set up a thriving community, then sit back and watch your gnomes go about their daily chores. - Watch the weather change from bright and sunny, to a cloudy day, to a moonlit night. - Compete for special rare objects to make your burrow unique! Played Gnomes through, but wish you had something unique? We're adding more content right now. Use the "Contact Us" button to let us know what you'd like to see! ## Key features - Tame and adopt wild animals - Grow vegetables and fruits - Dig for treasures - Customize gnome appearance - Build furniture and decor - Automated gnome chores - Dynamic weather system ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | A bunch of acorns! | $0.99 | one-time | | A pile of acorns! | $1.99 | one-time | | A bucket full of acorns! | $2.99 | one-time | | Buckets full of acorns! | $4.99 | one-time | | A massive barrel of acorns! | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-homes/id555183582/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This game has too many problems *2020-02-14, version 1.1* I read the reviews and thought maybe they had fixed the problems, but I ran into the same things. I just want my money back since I can’t enjoy this game. ### 1/5 — Unsure why its not working for me... *2018-04-05, version 1.1* All the other reviews are really high for this game and I have an iPhone 7 Plus. But for some reason it’s not working well for me at all at this point I would like a refund. I can’t tap on any of the household furniture and the green arrows in the tutorial just keep bouncing on the market trying to get me to buy chairs over and over again ### 3/5 — Human *2015-03-03, version 1.0.3* Fun and cute. I really liked this game for a while. I love the voices and animals but there are so many glitches it's making me not want to play. It needs a tune-up badly. ### 3/5 — Love this game, but! *2015-03-02, version 1.0.3* My family loves this game, but it has some glitches that are making us mad, please tweet the glitches on the strawberries, we have planted at least 12 of them but it only shows we planted two, how are we suppose to ever finish the the task of making three James when it won't register that we even grew any more then two, same goes for some of the other task. why would we want to spend any more money on your game if I is not working as it should. ### 5/5 — Nice *2014-12-20, version 1.0.3* Very fun game, love it. Could use an update-a few issues Glitched items like logs and acorns that show the message "please move me to a valid location" The green arrows always pointing become annoying, maybe make a setting to disable it? Sparkles that appear in the middle of the ground? (Not sure if it's for a reason but it's odd to me) Other then that I love it very much ### 5/5 — Fun game *2013-10-24, version 1.0.3* Fum Sim game, will make some hours go by on a rainy noon. ### 5/5 — Fun! *2013-06-23, version 1.0.3* My 7 yo son loves this game. The tech support was quick and very helpful when we needed it. ### 5/5 — Love it. *2013-04-05, version 1.0.3* Addicting ### 3/5 — Play is difficult! *2013-01-01, version 1.0.2* This game needs better instructions on how to play the game. You need to be able to undo your mistakes and it need more details on how to build mines and rooms. ### 4/5 — Good start, needs fixes and expansion *2012-12-05, version 1.0.2* I like the game. It's cute, costs little or nothing to play, and the various activities are fun. BUT: there are some glitches & limitations. I've been playing less than 1 week and have already hit the max level (which is 12). I can't buy any more tunnels, even though I can buy more land. Kinda silly since I can't do anything with it. The no. of tunnels one can buy was already seriously limited -- WHY? I hope the devs fix the problems and bring out new levels since it has a lot of potential. ## Frequently asked questions about Gnome Homes ### What is Gnome Homes? Gnome Homes is a simulation game where you build and manage a thriving gnome burrow. You can tame animals, grow crops, and customize your gnomes and their homes. ### What kind of animals can I tame in Gnome Homes? Gnome Homes features a variety of unique animals, including fuzzy voles, sleepy lizards, bouncy mice, bees, skinks, and fireflies. ### Can I customize my gnomes in Gnome Homes? Yes, you can customize dozens of unique gnomes. This includes their names, clothing, and hair styles, allowing for a personalized community. ### Does Gnome Homes have multiplayer? The provided information does not mention multiplayer functionality. Gnome Homes appears to be a single-player simulation experience. ### Is Gnome Homes available offline? The description does not specify whether Gnome Homes can be played offline. It's recommended to check the app store page for offline play details. ### How often is Gnome Homes updated? Gnome Homes was last updated on March 2, 2021, with version 1.4. The developer is actively adding more content and welcomes user suggestions. ### What is the price of Gnome Homes? Gnome Homes is a paid application, priced at $0.99. ### What is the age rating for Gnome Homes? Gnome Homes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2021-03-02 - You can now rename gnomes via the wardrobe. - Fix for when your gnome does a weird ladder jump. - Fixes for the bedroom quest bug. - Some item text fixes. ### 1.3 — 2020-11-09 Updated to run great on the latest devices! ### 1.1 — 2017-09-14 Updated to run great on the latest iOS! ### 1.0.3 — 2013-03-29 A bunch of folks have asked us for more digging space! This version adds 50% more tunnel space to dig with, along with all the updates from the previous version! ### 1.0.2 — 2012-10-16 - Digging will no longer charge you money but not dig! - Fix to Facebook portrait size on high-res devices. - New splash screens. - Various fixes. ## Apps similar to Gnome Homes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hidden Folks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923) | 4.9 (12,291) | $4.99 | Games | | [Pixel Cover](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cover/id1616047776) | 4.4 (1,494) | Free | Games | | [Care Bears: Pull the Pin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/care-bears-pull-the-pin/id1533638736) | 4.6 (4,652) | Free | Games | | [Brick Stack 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stack-3d/id1519770610) | 4.6 (115) | Free | Games | | [Balls in Maze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-in-maze/id1591186065) | — | Free | Games | | [Idle Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-home/id1521816210) | 3.6 (191) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Thomas Ricket - [Befuddled](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befuddled/id343077741) - [Fingerzilla](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerzilla/id351733272) - [Befuddled HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befuddled-hd/id370411444) All apps by Thomas Ricket: https://appshunter.io/developer/1426100541 --- *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 2026-06-10.*