# Hedgehog Pet

> Virtual pet simulation game for raising a hedgehog on a smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroki Yamada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgehog-pet/id1146238011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroki Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/491381849)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Casual, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 402 App Store ratings · 276 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), French (France)
- Released: 2016-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgehog-pet/id1146238011/reviews.md

## What is Hedgehog Pet?

Over one million downloads worldwide!
Introducing the 「Hedgehog」 to this already popular game!  FREE DOWNLOAD!  It's real easy to raise your own pet in this game!!

■Raise your own Hedgehog on your smartphone.
■Watch how cute your Hedgehog moves.  It's so soothing and therapeutic.

[Instructions]
This is a virtual pet app where you can raise your very own Hedgehog on your smartphone.  It`s so easy to raise.  Just feed your pet once every four days and clean its home once a week.  This game app is great for kids and people who find RPG's and puzzle games a bit tedious.  Try this game out!  It's therapeutic, and a great way to kill time!

[Basic Functions]
- It's simple to raise.  Just remember to feed you Hedgehog and clean its home.
- Like a real Hedgehog, it moves around in such an adorable way.
- You can call over your Hedgehog by tapping on the screen.  Look at how adorable this is!
- You can give your Hedgehog a name.  You can give it a new name at anytime.
- Your Hedgehog grows in realtime.  The growth of your pet is calculated by every 0.5 second.  
- The game records how much your pet has grown since the last time you visited it.
- You can take a picture of your Hedgehog with your mobile device and share it with your friends over various social networking sites.
- The app also can send you notifications to let you know when your pet needs feeding and cleaning.
- All of these functions are free and do not require any microtransactions!

[Recommended for:]
- people who have always wanted a Hedgehog or already have one and want a virtual Hedgehog to spend time with everywhere and at anytime
- people who love visiting the zoo and aquariums
- people who love raising virtual pets
- people who want a simple game to pass their free time with something fun

## Key features

- Raise a virtual hedgehog
- Feed and clean your pet
- Watch cute hedgehog movements
- Name and customize your pet
- Track pet growth in real-time
- Take and share photos
- Receive feeding/cleaning reminders

## What do users think of Hedgehog Pet?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🦔 Cute hedgehog
- 💤 Relaxing and therapeutic
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌱 Watching the hedgehog grow

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited features and interaction
- 📢 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ☠️ Hedgehog can unexpectedly die

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progress and growth data being reset or reversed
- Hedgehog size not increasing as expected
- App crashing when trying to access certain features

**Most requested features**

- Add toys and accessories for the hedgehog
- Implement a way to recover or revive a deceased hedgehog
- Introduce more customization options for the hedgehog and its environment
- Add more interactive elements like feeding, bathing, and playing with the hedgehog

## Recent user reviews (10 of 276)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgehog-pet/id1146238011/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 我想互动

*2026-08-09*

希望多多开发一点互动，对没法真养的人，需要互动

### 5/5 — 卡哇伊

*2026-08-06*

非常不错非常卡哇伊

### 5/5 — 大家好我的感受和蝾螈养成那个游戏一样

*2026-07-23*

这里不太想打字啦😭详细感受见蝾螈养成游戏评论

### 4/5 — 刺猬

*2026-07-22*

其实游戏比较无聊就喂一下食物清理一下就可以了

### 5/5 — 猬很萌呀

*2026-07-07, version 1.8*

但是很容易死，没放假的时候一周回来一次，基本养一只死一只，可是猬猬真的非常可爱，放假了我一定会好好照顾它❤️🦔

### 4/5 — 猬育成

*2026-07-03*

画风好好看

### 5/5 — 너무 기여워요!!

*2026-06-28*

지금 1일차인데 그냥 귀여워요! 공부할때 멍때리면서 보기 좋을꺼같아요!그래서 친구들한테 보여주면서 추천도 해주는 중이에요! 고슴도치 실제로 키우고 싶었는데 이렇게라도 키울수 있어 좋아요! 고슴도치 하는 행동들이 그냥 다 너무 귀여워요! 진짜 제목처럼 힐링입니다!☺️ 다른것들도 깔았는데 개인적으론 이게 제일 귀여운것 같아요! 수달이나 해달도 나오면 좋겠어요!

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-06-24, version 1.8*

This has been the best pet game I’ve ever played, it’s a bit limited but I love it, mine died today breaks my heart

### 5/5 — Amazing but theres Cons

*2026-06-21, version 1.8*

I LOVE this game I love Hedgehogs they are my special interest and favorite animal ive had this hedgehog for 467 days but all you can do is feed and clean its enclosure its a bit bland but cute

### 5/5 — Cuteness

*2026-06-20, version 1.8*

My hedgehog is so cute 🦔🦔🦔🦔

## Frequently asked questions about Hedgehog Pet

### What is this app about?

This is a virtual pet simulation game where you can raise your very own hedgehog on your smartphone. It's designed to be easy to play, focusing on simple care tasks like feeding and cleaning, and enjoying your pet's adorable animations.

### What are the main features of this hedgehog game?

Key features include raising a virtual hedgehog, feeding it every four days, cleaning its home weekly, watching its cute movements, naming it, tracking its real-time growth, taking photos to share, and receiving notifications for care tasks.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. All the core functions, such as raising your hedgehog, feeding, cleaning, and receiving reminders, are available without any cost or microtransactions.

### Who is this app recommended for?

This app is recommended for people who have always wanted a hedgehog, already own one and want a virtual companion, love visiting zoos, or are looking for a simple, therapeutic game to pass the time.

### Can I play this game on any device?

The description mentions it's a smartphone app and allows taking pictures with a mobile device, suggesting compatibility with most modern iOS and Android smartphones. Specific OS version requirements are not detailed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2023-04-03

- bg fixes.

### 1.7 — 2021-08-22

- bugfix.

### 1.6 — 2021-08-08

Support for the latest iOS.

### 1.2 — 2017-03-19

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

bug fix

### 1.1 — 2017-03-16

Added English, Korean, Traditional-Chinese, Simplified-Chinese.

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