# PiyoHug: Virtual Chick Pet — Phone down. Watch them grow.

> Digital detox app where chick growth reduces screen time and unlocks breeds. (iPhone/iPad app by jin mizoi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyohug-virtual-chick-pet/id6761688804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [jin mizoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548623319)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- 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 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French and 33 more
- Released: 2026-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyohug-virtual-chick-pet/id6761688804/reviews.md

## What is PiyoHug?

Raise a little chick in the moments you spend away from your screen. Choose an egg, lock your screen, and return to see how your companion has grown.

Your chick grows through six stages, from egg to chicken. When your chicken lays an egg, a new generation begins. Collect companions at your own pace and see who you meet next.

• The base game is free and includes 24 standard breeds.
• The collection expansion adds 35 breeds, for 59 in total. It is a separate one-time purchase.
• Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, separate from the expansion. While subscribed, it includes 1.5× growth, better rare-breed chances, appearance and background customization, and seasonal breeds currently available.
• Premium does not include ownership of the expansion; members can purchase it separately at member pricing.

Screen-locked time contributes to growth. During Chick Time, growth counts whether the app is open or closed. Growth speed can vary with raising mode, settings, and device state. Individual eggs are separate purchases. Check the in-app shop and your store's purchase confirmation for current prices, plans, and purchase conditions.

Terms of use: https://piyohugweb.vercel.app/terms
Privacy policy: https://piyohugweb.vercel.app/privacy

## Key features

- Virtual chick growth based on screen time reduction
- Unlock 24 chicken breeds and 6 growth stages
- 47 Prefectures Stamp Rally for travel tracking
- Chicken Album to record raised chickens
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- AI background generation (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3ヶ月プラン | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 月額プラン | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 2 Collection Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pack (Subscriber) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 金のたまご | $2.99 | one-time |
| レアたまご | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is PiyoHug safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PiyoHug.

## Is PiyoHug legit?

PiyoHug: Virtual Chick Pet appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PiyoHug is 75 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/piyohug-virtual-chick-pet/id6761688804/reviews.md

### 4/5 — かわいい

*2026-06-09*

可愛いけど、勉強とか読書とかをスマホでやりたい時があるから、アプリによって、ひよこが育つやつとそうじゃないのを自分で決めれたらいいな

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。
ご要望を受け、バージョン1.1.1では、設定画面から成長スピードを3段階で変更できる機能を追加いたしました。
ご自身のペースに合わせてお好みの成長速度をお選びいただけます。

ぜひ最新版をお試しいただき、再度ご評価いただけますと幸いです。
ご不明な点やご要望がございましたら、「設定 ＞ お問い合わせ」よりお気軽にご連絡ください。

### 3/5 — 不具合が多め？

*2026-05-16*

ちまちま育てております！とてもかわいいです！
ただパーセンテージが時々間違っているのか、ウィジェットではにわとりになっているのにいざ開くとまだひよこだった……ということが何度があります(アップデートしてもまだ起きます)。
また、にわとりの種類がウィジェットとアプリで時々違ったり、次金のたまごだ！と思いアプリを開くと黒のたまごだったり……。｢記録｣から見ると直前のにわとりは黒のたまごを産んでくれているのに、今育てているたまごは白だったりします。
かわいいので良いのですが、時々ん？と思う箇所がいくつかある状態です。

### 5/5 — 不具合あり

*2026-05-02*

リリースから遊んでいます。
1匹目は5時間ほどで成長しきり卵を産みましたが、2匹目は丸4日経っても成長しきりません。
成長度合いがパーセント表示のみなので、どのくらいの時間が必要なのかわかりにくいです。2匹目が成長が遅いのも不具合なのか時間が多く必要な子なのか判断しにくいです。

また本日ウィジェットで100%になったのでアプリを開くと98%に減ると言った不具合もありました。そこから2時間ほど放置してウィジェットがまた100%表示になったのでアプリを開いたら99%……。
広告も用意ができませんでした、と出る状態が続いています。

リリース直後なので不具合が出てしまうのは仕方のないことだと思うので、確認いただけたらと思いレビューしました。

ヒヨコはとてもかわいいですし、不具合が減ることを期待しています。

追記:レビュー投稿から3日ほどで対応いただきありがとうございます！
迅速に対応いただけてうれしいです！これからも楽しませていただきます。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。ご不便をおかけし申し訳ございません。

ご指摘いただいた不具合は、バージョン1.0.5にて修正いたしました。ぜひお試しいただき、再度ご評価いただけますと幸いです。

ご不明点等がございましたら、「設定 ＞ お問い合わせ」よりお気軽にご連絡ください。

### 5/5 — かわいい！

*2026-04-25*

ヒヨコが可愛い

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！
ヒヨコを可愛いと感じていただけて、とても嬉しいです。

これからも癒しをお届けできるよう、アップデートを続けてまいりますので、ぜひ引き続きお楽しみください。

## Frequently asked questions about PiyoHug

### How does PiyoHug help reduce screen time?

PiyoHug encourages less phone usage by linking your chick's growth to the time you spend away from your screen. The longer your phone is locked, the faster your chick grows, providing a gentle incentive for digital detox.

### What are the different chicken breeds in PiyoHug?

PiyoHug features 24 distinct chicken breeds, including common ones like White Leghorn and Nagoya Cochin, as well as rarer variants like the Silkie and the legendary golden chicken. These breeds are unlocked based on how you raise your chick and a bit of luck.

### Can I track my travel with PiyoHug?

Yes, PiyoHug includes a '47 Prefectures Stamp Rally' feature. As you travel, your location can unlock silhouettes of Japan's prefectures, allowing you to fill in a map and track your visits as a record of your trips.

### What are the benefits of PiyoHug Premium?

Premium unlocks benefits such as an ad-free experience, AI background generation for your chick's room, the ability to use custom images as backgrounds, and instant unlocking of all chicken variants. Premium can be purchased via monthly, 3-month, or a lifetime plan.

### Does PiyoHug have ads?

Yes, PiyoHug contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to Premium, which also offers additional features like AI background generation and custom images.

### What devices does PiyoHug support?

PiyoHug is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be compatible with these iOS platforms, offering a seamless experience for users on Apple mobile devices.

### How often is PiyoHug updated?

The app was last updated on August 21, 2026, with version 1.1.4. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for PiyoHug?

PiyoHug has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above, making it appropriate for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in virtual pets and gentle habit formation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-10-14

Chick Time now updates growth as you go and keeps your progress if you end early. Growth continues whether the app is open or closed. Added a growth boost animation and announcements in your app language.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-10-12

Watch two rewarded videos to unlock the limited-time Halloween collection for your next generation. Improved ad loading, unlock guidance, Home and purchase screens, and iPhone Duo layouts.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-10-07

Fixed priority for undiscovered limited-time characters during events. Improved subscription status handling for renewals, cancellations, and restores.

### 1.1.8 — 2026-10-05

Home now shows your next growth stage, collection progress and next egg. See how much your chick grew while you were away, and open your album directly from Home.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-10-01

Fixed Halloween chicken availability. Limited collections now keep their own images, discovery status and history, preserving the Origami collection.

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