# Goldfish Aquarium > Realistic 3D goldfish simulation for a virtual aquarium experience. (iPhone/iPad app by Prolific Publishing, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-aquarium/id530981362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Prolific Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364855555) - Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 15 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-aquarium/id530981362/reviews.md ## What is Goldfish Aquarium? Relax and enjoy watching graceful goldfish explore your iPad or iPhone screen! These fish are not animated images like in a movie; they're completely autonomous 3D creatures who never do the same thing twice! You'll love their natural motion and fascinating variety. To get a closer look, just do a standard "pinch" gesture to zoom in, or drag your finger to pan around the screen. (And if you don't believe the fish are 3D simulations, tap twice with two fingers, and study the fish in wireframe form -- kind of a behind-the-scenes peek at the inner workings of this app! Then tap twice with two fingers again to bring your beloved fish back.) Sixteen different goldfish varieties are represented in the program, and you can rank them according to your tastes. When you've decided which ones are your favorites, customize the program to show them off! There are ten different environments to choose from; everything from a huge blue aquarium all the way down to a simple goldfish bowl (well-aerated, of course!). You can automatically cycle through your favorite tanks, and adjust the lighting for each one, if you'd like. If you're a cat owner, you may find your cat is mesmerized by the real-looking fish -- in fact, you may find you need to negotiate with your cat to determine who gets to use the iPad next... (And remember: goldfish are thought to bring good luck, according to followers of the Asian practice of feng shui.) This stunning goldfish simulation was created by an award-winning Disney animator, and has been seen on countless computer screens worldwide! ## Key features - Realistic 3D goldfish simulation - Interactive zoom and pan gestures - Sixteen goldfish varieties - Ten customizable environments - Adjustable lighting options - Wireframe mode for viewing simulation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-aquarium/id530981362/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome *2022-11-02* Very nice graphics, nicer than real videos ### 5/5 — Amazing fish simulation *2021-06-09* I used to have this app on my pc like 15 years ago. I loved it on my iPad and it was my favorite app. I actually kept my old iPad 2 just to have this app. It was always my favorite to leave on my desk and work and watch the fish to relax. Now after almost a decade we get a surprise update for modern devices. It looks even more amazing on a new iPad. I love the new fish choices, and the ability to select quantities of fish you love. The graphics appear higher resolution as well. They took a great app and improved it in every way. I also love that it works on the new Apple TV. It's so relaxing to watch the aquarium on a big screen for the first time. Please please please add the same apple tv support to the saltwater aquarium 2.6 app as well. I'm so excited to have this app back in my life on all my modern devices. Thank you to the developers for their hard work making this app work again. ### 5/5 — Wow *2021-03-05* This is so beautiful. ### 1/5 — Got message on IPad this app will be unavailable *2017-06-05* after next IPad update because developer hasn't update this app in so long...incompatible 😔 ### 5/5 — Sehr schöne App... *2016-04-06* ...befindet sich in meinem Ordner: "Nicht löschen!" ---- ### 2/5 — Little customization *2015-10-24* I had this on my desktop a few years ago and loved it so I was pretty excited to see it here. However, you can't pick your fish for your tanks. You can increase a fish's preference ranking, but it fills in the rest with random fish and only one of your favorite fish will appear. You also can't change the number of fish per tank. If I want five Tillie fish, I should be able to make a tank with just the fish I want instead of getting one I like and several that I really dislike ruining my tank. Pretty bummed. :/ ### 1/5 — If I could I'd give it zero stars! *2015-07-02* Just bought this app for one of my Kindergarten children who loves goldfish. The variety of tanks are nice, but I can't select any of the fish- this part of the app just doesn't work - so it's pretty useless to me! ### 3/5 — Needs to start in landscape *2014-10-23* Not bad, and the same as the PC version. However, really needs an option to always start in landscape mode, even if the iPhone is locked to portrait mode. Video apps can do it, so this should, too. Also needs to support iOS8 and the bigger iPhone 6 Plus screen, because it currently has black bars on either side in landscape. ### 2/5 — Better fish *2014-03-16* You should be able to chuse which fish go in what tank ### 5/5 — I really like this *2013-12-08* I have Marine Aquarium, Koi Pond, and this as my top 3 fish apps. ## Frequently asked questions about Goldfish Aquarium ### What makes Goldfish Aquarium's fish unique? The goldfish in Goldfish Aquarium are completely autonomous 3D creatures, not pre-animated images. They exhibit natural motion and variety, ensuring each interaction is unique and captivating. ### How can I interact with the goldfish in Goldfish Aquarium? You can get a closer look by using a standard pinch gesture to zoom in, or drag your finger to pan around the screen. A unique wireframe mode is also available for a behind-the-scenes peek. ### Can I customize the goldfish and environments in Goldfish Aquarium? Yes, you can rank the sixteen different goldfish varieties according to your tastes and customize the program to showcase your favorites. There are also ten different environments to choose from, with adjustable lighting. ### What devices is Goldfish Aquarium compatible with? Goldfish Aquarium is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on June 5, 2012, and last updated on May 4, 2021. ### What is the price of Goldfish Aquarium? Goldfish Aquarium is a paid application priced at $1.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What is the age rating for Goldfish Aquarium? Goldfish Aquarium has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is developed by Prolific Publishing, Inc. ### How often is Goldfish Aquarium updated? The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on May 4, 2021. While updates are not frequent, the app has maintained its functionality and appeal since its initial release in 2012. ### What do users like about Goldfish Aquarium? Users appreciate the realistic 3D simulation of the goldfish, their natural motion, and the variety of fish and environments. The interactive features and relaxing visual experience are also frequently praised. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2021-05-04 64 bit executable and two finger swipes to navigate between tanks. ### 2.1 — 2021-03-05 64 bit support ### 2.0 — 2012-06-05 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Goldfish Aquarium | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aquarium Live - Real Fish Tank](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-live-real-fish-tank/id477649367) | 4.6 (9,352) | Free | Entertainment | | [Aquarium 3D: Live Wallpapers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-3d-live-wallpapers/id1623204715) | 4.5 (923) | Free | Entertainment | | [Aquarium Live HD+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-live-hd-plus/id449514875) | 4.7 (839) | $3.99 | Entertainment | | [Aquarium HD : Fish Scenes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-hd-fish-scenes/id535924141) | 1.5 (265) | Free | Entertainment | | [Betta Fish - Virtual Aquarium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betta-fish-virtual-aquarium/id1566372234) | 4.8 (208) | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [Meditation Aquarium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-aquarium/id603492895) | 3.2 (13) | $1.99 | Entertainment | ## More apps by Prolific Publishing, Inc. - [Marine Aquarium 2.6](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-aquarium-26/id364867315) - [Tiny Gnomes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gnomes/id6449750995) All apps by Prolific Publishing, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/364855555 --- *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 2026-08-26.*