# Pet Shop Story™

> Build and manage a virtual pet shop, breeding designer pets and decorating habitats. (iPhone/iPad app by Storm8 Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-shop-story/id481890182 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 4,684 App Store ratings · 572 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-shop-story/id481890182/reviews.md

## What is Pet Shop Story™?

Create a Pet Shop like no other! Build a fun place for all your favorite lovable pets to share with your friends!

Mix and match your pets to make your own designer breeds.

Pug + Chihuahua = Chug!
Labrador + Poodle = Labradoodle!
Bengal + Short Hair = Toyger!

Running your pet shop is amazing fun with these features:

- OWN your favorite Dogs, Cats, Birds, and other pets!
- DESIGN new pets by CROSS-BREEDING your collection!
- GET the cutest puppies, kitties, and chicks! Breed babies and see their unique looks.
- Build and upgrade BEAUTIFUL HABITATS! Design a Pet Shop that’s fun for the animals and for you!
- Complete goals to please your customers and win REWARDS
- Meet NEIGHBORS and make FRIENDS. Visit sister Pet Shops and meet their pets!
- Sharp stunning graphics and animations
- Invite your Facebook or Storm8 friends to play with you
- FREE WEEKLY updates with new pets, decorations, and breeding combinations!
- Absolutely no clean up or doggy bags required! What good pets!

Pet Shop Story is the BEST looking FREE pet game for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch!

Please note: Pet Shop Story is an online only game. Your device must have an active internet connection to play.

Please note that Pet Shop Story is free to play, but you can purchase in-app items with real money. To delete this feature, on your device go to Settings Menu -> General -> Restrictions option. You can then simply turn off In-App Purchases under "Allowed Content". In addition, Pet Shop Story may link to social media services, such as Facebook, and Storm8 will have access to your information through such services.

## Key features

- Breed designer pets
- Own dogs, cats, birds, and more
- Design beautiful habitats
- Complete customer goals
- Visit friends' pet shops
- Free weekly updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 105 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 105 Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pet Shop Story™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 🐶 Cute and diverse pets
- 🤝 Social features like visiting friends' shops
- 🎨 Ability to customize shop

**Cons**

- 💎 Gems are hard to obtain without paying
- 🕰️ Long breeding and expansion times
- 🐛 Disappearing/glitchy pets
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Chihuahua and Jack Russell pets disappearing
- Keyboard blocking 'Invite' button when adding neighbors
- Pets getting sick too easily if not checked on frequently

**Most requested features**

- More ways to earn gems without paying
- Reduce breeding and expansion times
- Fix disappearing pet bug
- Reduce prices of in-app purchases
- Add more customization options for shop
- Improve social features like easier neighbor adding

## Recent user reviews (10 of 572)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-shop-story/id481890182/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-08-13, version 1.2.1*

Everything is so cool because you can get your own animals and it’s kind of hard to get gems so the person that made this has to make money to get the gems so not real money but the coins in the game that will help a lot of people

### 2/5 — 🙌🏼🙌🏼

*2026-08-12, version 1.2.1*

I remembered this game the other day from when I was little. Everything looks the same which I love. But the wait times are so bad. It’s hard to play and build when you have to wait 8-24 hours for the stuff

### 1/5 — Gets boring

*2026-08-08, version 1.2.1*

The app does not give you wants to earn diamonds so you HAVE to spend money. If you cant afford it, it gets boring really quick. Fools you into thinking you will be able to earn them in the first month or so with a to do list but it only gives you a handful.

### 1/5 — Outdated and scam-like

*2026-08-08, version 1.2.1*

I only play this game for the nostalgia. Pets always get sick and you are left abandoning them constantly due to the game forcing you to pay for any gems. Would not recommend unless you’ve played it before.

### 2/5 — Frozen animals

*2026-08-07, version 1.2.1*

I know this game hasn’t received a proper update in years, but the developers are still taking peoples money for in game currency and can’t be bothered to animate some animals? Especially ones that can only be purchased with Gems?? Meaning relatively money?? I played this game a lot as a little kid, and started playing again recently, but I’m not going to pay a dime for something that hasn’t been updated in almost a decade.

### 1/5 — so annoyed

*2026-07-31, version 1.2.1*

i played this game as a child and recently redownloaded it. i was having fun and told my friends to download it too so we could be neighbors. the fact that many of the pets needed for tasks cost gems was irritating but i ended up spending around 20 US dollars on the game to get them. i recently got to the level where i unlocked the border collie which is a pet needed for many tasks in the game, and when i saw that it was 149 gems i was shocked. to complete the border collie family it would cost around 100 US dollars. that’s insane. and it’s impossible to get that many gems from tasks on the game. that pet is needed to unlock other pets on the game and i’m just so disappointed. unless the price changes my friends and i will no longer be playing the game because there’s really no point at all. i won’t be spending that much money for something that’s needed in the game. insane. do not recommend. spent hours playing and made so much progress just to end like this.

### 3/5 — Fun but I want more to do!

*2026-07-23, version 1.2.1*

I love this game, had it as a kid like 12 years ago and redownloaded it and it’s a great little game but there’s a lot of waiting involved, I wish there were more ways to make money and or keep playing on the game in some way!

### 4/5 — I love this game but…

*2026-07-21, version 1.2.1*

My chihuahuas keep disappearing lol

### 5/5 — 😒😒😒 RUNIED MY FAMILY!!!!!

*2026-07-16, version 1.2.1*

The game is good BUT it is for like 2 year olds I have had my phone for about a year now and I gave my phone to my sister to play on this app fell in love and I do not mean she just liked it I mean she loved. It lived it she only talks about it so I got a new app trying to make her forget about pet shop the second I gave her it went to see if pet shop was there she saw it was not crying and I do not mean a few tears I mean balling her eyes out she looked like this😭😭😭😭 and now she hates me so thank you pet shop for ruining sister bond 😒😒😒😒 BTW this is a real story now my parents think I am horrible because they told me to do what they wanted me to do so yea thank you SO much pet shop for running my entire family 😒😒😒 BTW I only rated this 5 stars so it will be at the top and sorry this is so long but PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU GET THE APP!!!!!!

### 4/5 — It’s ok but also pretty fun

*2026-07-08, version 1.2.1*

I wish that there were extinct animals that be fun but overall it’s awesome

## Frequently asked questions about Pet Shop Story™

### What is Pet Shop Story™?

Pet Shop Story™ is a mobile game where you create and manage your own virtual pet shop. You can own various pets, breed them to create unique designer breeds, build and upgrade habitats, and complete goals to earn rewards.

### How do I breed new pets?

You can breed new pets by mixing and matching your existing collection of dogs, cats, birds, and other animals. The game provides examples of cross-breeding combinations that result in unique designer breeds.

### Is Pet Shop Story™ free to play?

Yes, Pet Shop Story™ is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for items that can be bought with real money. You can disable this feature in your device's settings under Restrictions.

### What devices is Pet Shop Story™ compatible with?

The game is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It requires an active internet connection to play as it is an online-only game.

### Can I play with my friends?

Yes, you can invite your Facebook or Storm8 friends to play with you. You can also visit their sister Pet Shops and meet their pets, fostering a social gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2019-10-30

- iOS 13 compatibility
- Bug fixes
- Performance improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2018-09-25

- iOS 12 compatibility
- Bug fixes
- Performance improvements

### 1.1.5 — 2016-12-19

- Bug fixes
- Performance improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2013-04-23

- ENHANCED GRAPHICS for iPhone 5 players!

### 1.1.3 — 2012-07-03

Performance and Stability Improvements

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