# Growing Pug

> Virtual pet simulation game where you raise and care for a growing Pug. (iPhone/iPad app by Grenoble Interactive, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-pug/id1091000556 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grenoble Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/725760590)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.04/5 from 582 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-pug/id1091000556/reviews.md

## What is Growing Pug?

* Thank you to our fans for the support, loads of new and exciting content for Growing Pug is on the way! *

Growing Pug lets you have a Pug living in your phone, and it's fun, addictive and easy to play. Experience the joy of watching and helping your Pug grow from a tiny little pug puppy into a big, active Pug! You can also get more Pugs - the more Pugs, the merrier!

There are different clothes, beds and foods and other goodies that you can give your Pug, fun tricks to do, your own room to design, toys to play with, and lots of different walks and adventures that you can take your Pug on! 

Features: 
- Your Pugs grow and live in your phone, even while you're away
- Pugs are smart - they beg for food, seek attention when they're sad, play with other Pugs, and go to sleep on their own
- Play fetch with your Pug with new, fun toys
- Inspired by not just one, but TWO real pugs
- Redesign and remodel your Pug's room however you want
- Continuously updated and supported with new content. Growing Pug keeps getting better and better!
- Do tricks with your pug
- Lots of fancy clothes, comfy beds and yummy foods to give your Pug, each with their own special bonuses
- Give your Pug a refreshing bath
- Realistic pug whining, pooping and snoring behaviors
- Made with 100% real pug sounds
- Hand drawn and animated graphics

## Key features

- Pug growth and life simulation
- Interactive pet behaviors
- Room customization and design
- Dress-up with various clothes
- Play fetch with toys
- Take Pugs on adventures
- Realistic pug sounds and animations

## What do users think of Growing Pug?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💗 Enjoyable pug-raising experience
- 👍 Realistic pug care simulation
- 🎨 Cute pug design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive daily tasks
- 💔 Pug death mechanic is upsetting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent black screen issues
- Inability to log in or access saved progress
- Pug disappearing or dying unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Add more interactive mini-games
- Allow pug customization and decoration
- Implement a 'pug sitter' feature to avoid death
- Introduce new pug breeds or animal types
- Improve the reward system for earning currency

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growing-pug/id1091000556/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I 💗 Growing Pug!

*2020-10-04, version 1.03*

Growing Pug is so much fun. You can buy them clothes, food, beds, and toys. But you need to take care of them every single day. If they are sad you need to take them for a walk. But if there is stink lines coming from your pug you need to press the bath button and wash them. Then if your pug looks hungry you should feed it. You should always look at your pugs health so you can do something if it’s low. You can also press the shopping button so you can buy your pug so much stuff. It’s like you’re taking care of a real pug in this game. Try it you’ll love it!

### 1/5 — Trash

*2020-03-27, version 1.03*

I spent one dollar on this and I loved it because I love pugs I come back because I know I can’t go on every day I end up finding out that my pugs dead I do it multiple times to try and do a pug each time I have to sign on and on and on this is a waste of my money and I don’t think that it’s good that I even had to spend money on this it should be free and I felt terrible I felt like crying I just don’t like pugs or dogs dying after having my dog dieI can’t handle death at allI would appreciate if you made it with a Pugs does not die and you don’t have to go on every day nobody has that much time unless you’re addicted and I would like a refund I would write it zero stars so I would like a refund and I also would like to have the food but I don’t think that’s right.

### 3/5 — MY PUG DIED

*2019-03-10, version 1.03*

My pug died. Just because I left him alone for just a little while, I mean, can’t you guys at least have the pug run away or need to be taken to the hospital or whatever! I am a pug owner and pug lover. It was really sad when my pug died. I hope you can change this, I really like this game but I don’t like that my pug dies when I leave him alone for a little bit.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2018-12-15, version 1.03*

This game is amazing but I would like it if you could
1. Make the pugs face less sad looking and
2. Make the game more interactive 
Anyways other than that its a awesome game 
3. Sorry but i would like to have a feature were you could breed your dogs

### 4/5 — I loved this game but

*2018-06-30, version 1.03*

My pug died... PLEASE make it so your pug can’t die. I have a suggestion. Make it so that you get another pug like it always is like and have the pug that died just be taken to a pound and you can pay 99 cents for him whenever you want!

### 5/5 — Good game, but

*2018-06-28, version 1.03*

This is a pretty fun game, but it gets boring really quickly. You do the same things every day and there are only 2 games to play with your pug; although, it is fun to watch the pug grow up

### 4/5 — Fun but gets boring

*2017-10-12, version 1.03*

Super fun and easy way to pass time. This is a very cute little game and it's interesting enough for adults while still simple enough for children. However it is very repetitive.

### 2/5 — Fix your freaking game

*2017-09-05, version 1.03*

I am so sick of not being able to play. I own two pugs and have a LOT of expensive items in my game. I seriously feel something for these pigs, and when one died I literally started crying. However, I am not able to even get into the game now. Sometimes I can get in sometimes I have to tap to get in, but either way I am sick of it. You need to fix the game because doing this to people basically forces people to pay to revive their pug because you can't get into the app! Please fix soon! Also, on top of this, I can't get gems period

### 5/5 — I love my pug cosmy

*2017-07-04, version 1.03*

Please make an update to where your pug dies off in three days because I am being forced to play this daily if I don't have a horrible experience

### 1/5 — I SPENT 1 dollar on this

*2017-06-29, version 1.03*

its wait pisific and its so boring I you could do is buy stuff and take baths and walks were the worst I played the most boring game in the world what a waste of my money wait it also killed my pug after not playing with it a day because I got grounded worst game ever wait and even if you were gonna get another one it cost so much money and it so hard to get money you get like 1 dollar a day don't spend your money on this mess

## Frequently asked questions about Growing Pug

### What is Growing Pug?

Growing Pug is an interactive mobile game where you raise and care for a virtual Pug. You'll experience the joy of watching your Pug grow from a tiny puppy into a full-grown adult, engaging in various activities and customization options.

### What are the key features of Growing Pug?

Key features include a Pug that grows and lives in your phone, realistic smart behaviors like begging for food and seeking attention, playing fetch with toys, redesigning the Pug's room, dressing it up in fancy clothes, and taking it on adventures. The game also boasts hand-drawn graphics and 100% real pug sounds.

### Is Growing Pug free to play?

The application is free to download and play. While the core experience is free, there are opportunities for in-app purchases, allowing you to acquire additional items and enhance your Pug's experience.

### What kind of activities can I do with my Pug?

You can feed your Pug a variety of yummy foods, give it a refreshing bath, play fetch with new toys, teach it tricks, and take it on different walks and adventures. You can also customize its living space and dress it up in various outfits.

### Does the Pug behave realistically?

Yes, the app aims for realistic behaviors, including whining, pooping, and snoring. The Pugs are designed to be smart, seeking attention when sad, playing with other Pugs, and going to sleep on their own, inspired by real Pugs.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.03 — 2016-07-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Multiple Pugs!
- Pug now thinks and acts on its own!
- Pug now jumps, moves and plays around with other Pugs!
- Play fetch with new toys!
- Change backgrounds!
- New feeding system!

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