# Herbie: Cat Games & Care — Kitten Toy & Pet Care Tracker

> Interactive cat games and comprehensive pet care tracker for multiple cats. (iPhone/iPad app by Andy Mesa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbie-cat-games-and-care/id6814015241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andy Mesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851743474)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 40 MB
- Released: 2026-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbie-cat-games-and-care/id6814015241/reviews.md

## What is Herbie?

Herbie is an app for cats, and their humans. Three games made for cats to paw at, and gentle cat care that the whole home can share.

GAMES MADE FOR CATS
• Mouse Hunt: a little mouse darts, freezes, hides in the grass and peeks out again. Every catch brings a new mouse, and Herbie remembers each cat's best.
• Bird Watching: robins, blue t**s, goldfinches, wrens and more visit the branch, with real birdsong. Show it on your TV with Screen Mirroring for a little cat TV.
• Goldfish Pond: calm fish, ripples and splashes that answer every paw.
Full-screen play hides the controls so curious paws can't wander off. Hold to minimise when playtime is done.

PIXELHERB, A PIXEL PET FOR EVERY CAT
Add the PixelHerb widget to your Home Screen and your cats appear as pixel cats in their own coats. When someone needs a meal, fresh water or a clean litter tray, they raise a paw, so you know at a glance. On birthdays and National Cat Day, PixelHerb throws a party.

SIRI, WIDGETS AND CONTROL CENTRE
Say "Log breakfast in Herbie" or "What's next for my cats?", tick off care straight from the widget, and start Bird Watching from Control Centre or the Action button.

CAT CARE, SHARED
• Meals (wet, dry or mixed), water, litter and any routine, from daily to monthly, for one cat or several
• Gentle reminders you can mark Done or snooze straight from the notification
• Vaccinations, flea and worming treatments, vet appointments and birthdays in Key Dates, with nudges and optional Calendar sync
• Profiles with photo, breed, weight history, vet contacts and key dates, and a microchip number you can scan
• Notes for the household, a care history you can filter, and iCloud backups you can restore by date

ONE HOME, ALL THEIR HUMANS
Share a private cat home using Sign in with Apple and iCloud, so everyone sees the same cats, routines and care, and nobody feeds the cat twice.

FREE TO ENJOY, WITH HERBIE PRO IF YOU LIKE
Herbie is free to download, with all three games and every care feature for your cat. No ads, no subscription. Herbie Pro is an optional one-time purchase that adds the Apple Watch app and room for a second cat and beyond, shared through Family Sharing.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No advertising, no tracking and no third-party analytics. Your cats' details stay on your device, or in your own iCloud if you choose to share.

Reminders support everyday care but are not medical or emergency alerts; always follow your vet's advice.

## Key features

- Interactive cat games (Mouse Hunt, Bird Watching, Goldfish Pond)
- Full-screen game mode
- Pixel pet widget for Home Screen
- Cat care tracking (meals, water, litter, routine)
- Health and vet appointment reminders
- Cat profiles with history
- Shared cat home for multiple users

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herbie Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Herbie safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Herbie.

## Is Herbie legit?

Herbie: Cat Games & Care appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Herbie is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbie-cat-games-and-care/id6814015241/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-10-10*

Handy way to track who’s fed the cats with my partner! Kitten loves the games

### 5/5 — Get this if you have a cat

*2026-10-04*

Really helps partner and I keep track of food times

### 5/5 — My cat loves this haha

*2026-10-04*

Finding the bird watching relaxing - want the mouse game to last longer.

### 5/5 — Have used everyday

*2026-10-03*

My kitten loves the bird watching. A bit of tranquility lol

**Developer response:** I'm glad your kitten is giving you some quiet time! Thank you :)

## Frequently asked questions about Herbie

### What games does Herbie offer for cats?

Herbie features three interactive games designed for cats: Mouse Hunt, Bird Watching, and Goldfish Pond. These games are full-screen to prevent accidental paw presses on controls.

### Can Herbie track care for multiple cats?

Yes, Herbie allows you to manage routines and care for one or several cats. The optional Herbie Pro purchase unlocks support for a second cat and beyond, shareable via Family Sharing.

### Does Herbie have ads?

No, Herbie is free to download and does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not include tracking or third-party analytics.

### What information can I track for my cat with Herbie?

You can track meals, water, litter, and routine tasks. Additionally, Herbie allows you to log vaccinations, flea/worming treatments, vet appointments, and birthdays in the Key Dates section.

### How does Herbie handle sharing cat information?

Herbie enables sharing a private cat home using Sign in with Apple and iCloud. This ensures all household members see the same cat information, routines, and care history, preventing duplicate actions.

### What is Herbie Pro and what does it add?

Herbie Pro is an optional one-time purchase that enhances the app's functionality. It includes an Apple Watch app and expands support to include a second cat and additional pets, shareable through Family Sharing.

### Is Herbie available on Apple Watch?

The core Herbie app is available for iPhone and iPad. An Apple Watch app is included as part of the optional Herbie Pro one-time purchase.

### How often is Herbie updated?

Herbie was last updated on 2026-09-28 to version 2.0. The app is actively maintained, with the latest version released recently.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.6 — 2026-10-25

PixelHerb has a new home. See your cats, give them a pat, and keep today's care close by, with more room on iPad and iPhone Duo.

• Record meals as they happen, including food and portions.
• Find past care more easily, with repeated routines grouped together.
• Choose a Black tuxedo cat and a new Herbie meow.
• Enjoy smoother Apple Watch navigation and clearer meal details.
• Get more flexible care reminders and snoozing for key dates.

### 2.5 — 2026-10-05

Herbie 2.5, just in time for National Cat Day on 29 October.
• National Cat Day: PixelHerb throws a party for every cat, with bunting, balloons and confetti
• Birthdays: a pixel party on your Home Screen and Apple Watch, and a week's notice on Today
• Siri and Shortcuts: "Log breakfast in Herbie", "What's next for my cats?", "Start Bird Watching"
• Tick off care right from the PixelHerb or Portrait widget
• Bird Watching and Mouse Hunt in Control Centre
• Snooze reminders, and dismiss care that wasn't needed
• Wet, dry or mixed meals
• iCloud backups you can restore by date
• Scan a microchip number with the camera
• Edit recorded key dates, and see each cat's dates in their profile
• PixelHerb is easier to see at night, with clearer text and larger buttons throughout
• Faster syncing between the humans in your home

### 2.0 — 2026-09-28

Herbie 2 is the biggest update yet.
• Bird Watching: real birdsong on a branch, and on your TV
• Mouse Hunt: mice now dart, freeze and hide in the grass
• Full-screen games that curious paws can't exit
• PixelHerb and Portrait widgets, with every cat in pixel form
• Routines shared by several cats, including the litter tray
• Household notes, care history filters and Done from a reminder
• Key date nudges and Calendar sync
• Herbie Pro: the Apple Watch app and room for every cat. One purchase, no subscription.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-25

No release notes.

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