# Hermit Crab Simulator — Collect shells. Create a home.

> Collect shells. Create a home. (iPhone/iPad app by WYATT WAYNE KELLER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermit-crab-simulator/id6812599378 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WYATT WAYNE KELLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811644441)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-10

## What is Hermit Crab Simulator?

No Ads. No Subscriptions. A Quiet Little World.

Welcome a hermit crab and build a tropical home on the sand. Name your companion, collect beautiful shells, and make each habitat your own.

A SHELL FOR EVERY MOOD
Discover 44 shell designs, from natural spirals to fantasy jewels. Change shells while keeping your crab’s name, age, and care history. Each habitat has its own collection.

CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY
Explore 12 environments and arrange 29 decorations, including plants, hides, climbing structures, pools, and five luxurious treasures. Move, resize, and layer pieces to design your home. Unlock up to five habitats with a shared coin balance.

CARE AND PLAY
Feed your crab, mist the habitat, refresh freshwater and saltwater pools, and clean the glass. Tap the sand to play: ten taps fill playfulness. Each fresh pool adds 12 happiness for 24 hours. Optional feeding reminders help you keep a routine.

A PEACEFUL POCKET COMPANION
Enjoy a silent game with no ambient sound. Earn daily rewards, save terrarium photos, and use optional iCloud backup. Loading a backup replaces local progress; use one device at a time.

Coins can be earned through play. Optional consumable coin packs are available through Apple in-app purchases. There are no ads or subscriptions.

Care continues while the app is closed. If care lapses, the worn shell is lost. A free recovery meal brings your companion back in the starter shell; buy the lost shell again for 10% of its original coin price. Other collected shells remain yours.

This is a fictional virtual-pet game. Its habitats, fantasy shells, and care timers are not instructions for real animal care.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-09-23

No release notes.

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All apps by WYATT WAYNE KELLER: https://appshunter.io/developer/6811644441

## Related topics

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