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Pocket Ponds

Pocket Ponds

by TriggerWave LLC

345 ratings
117 reviews
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Released
May 7, 2017
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Developer

TriggerWave LLC
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Create and customize your own tranquil koi pond. Interact with fish, decorate your space, and discover new breeds in this ad-free Zen garden experience.

✓Interactive koi ponds
✓Breed rare koi
✓Customizable ponds and patios
✓Interactive decorations
✓Fish for new koi
✓Visit other ponds
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What users say about Pocket Ponds

Reviews of Pocket Ponds are mixed: the game is rated 3.8/5 from 345 App Store ratings. What users like most: beautiful and stunning graphics, relaxing and calming gameplay. Top complaints: expensive in-app purchases, frequent crashes and bugs. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🌈Beautiful and stunning graphics
  • 🐟Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 👍Variety of pond and decoration options
  • 🤗Nostalgic and enjoyable experience

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤖Lack of developer support and updates
  • 🕰️Slow progress without spending money
  • 💀Fish dying easily due to lack of care
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What's New in Pocket Ponds

1.2.2

November 4, 2026

Smoother fish: fixes a stutter on long-time ponds, including while you pet and feed them, in your own pond or a friend's. On iPad, the game keeps its proper shape in Windowed Apps mode. New in 1.2: Purchases work again! Thanks for your patience. • If you bought koins or credits since January 2025 and never received them, they're added automatically when you open the game (iOS 18 or later). • Koi now fall asleep instead of dying while you're away. Waking them is free. • Take a photo of your pond: tap Hide, then Photo, to save or share it. • A free bait every day in Catch Koi, and every bait card says which rarity it catches. • Breeding now shows the odds for each offspring. • Wheel spins are always free: collect five daily gifts in a row to earn one. • Pocket Ponds now fills the screen on newer iPhones and iPads. • Facebook sign-in has been removed. Updating keeps your ponds, koi and friends. • You can delete your account in Visit Ponds: tap your username. • Friendlier username ideas, plus fixes for pond prices, the Mystery Solver award and the tutorial.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

Bag of Credits

Credits allow you to buy or breed new koi, as well as purchase items from the Pond Store.

User reviews

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Best app

Not sure why people don’t love this. There’s some strategy required to breed the right koi in order to get “koins”. It’s super fun, not overstimulating. I’ve loved this game for years. It’s not hard to get far, you just can’t be reckless with your koins
OOllie1103

In game purchases

Terribble i bought koi coin never was funded
SSliyre

Why won’t my purchases on my iPad apply when I buy them?

I can’t send in that there’s a problem because my iPad “Requires iOS 17 or macOS Sonoma or later.” I even waited 30 minutes to see if my purchase would apply.

You’ve taken my money but the coins still have not shown up so I can continue to play.
LLove.On.and.On

Dead fish

I am so upset to say that after eight years of fish are dead in this game. They do not activate when you feed them. It is so depressing.
DDwmethen

Crashing

I would give this game five stars if it would stop crashing. After purchasing pond number eight every time I touch certain patio merchandise on the right side of my pond or in the top center the app instantly crashes. Help please!
SST3VI36966
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashing when trying to change pond elements

Bug

In-app purchases not properly credited

Bug

Inability to access account or ponds

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to transfer progress from old game

Feature

More ways to earn in-game currency

Feature

Offline mode to care for fish without internet

Feature

Better customer support and communication

Feature

FAQ

Does Pocket Ponds have ads?

No, Pocket Ponds offers a completely ad-free experience, allowing for uninterrupted relaxation and gameplay.

What devices can I play Pocket Ponds on?

Pocket Ponds is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, providing a portable Zen experience.

How often is Pocket Ponds updated?

The latest version is 1.2.2, last updated on November 4, 2026. Users have noted a lack of frequent updates and developer support.

What is the age rating for Pocket Ponds?

Pocket Ponds has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

What do users like most about Pocket Ponds?

Users praise the beautiful graphics, relaxing gameplay, variety of pond and decoration options, and the nostalgic experience.

What are the main complaints about Pocket Ponds?

Common criticisms include expensive in-app purchases, frequent crashes and bugs, slow progress without spending money, and fish dying easily.

Can I play Pocket Ponds offline?

The description implies an interactive experience that may require an internet connection for visiting other ponds and potentially for some features, though core pond interaction might be offline.

How does Pocket Ponds compare to other Zen garden games?

Pocket Ponds stands out with its ad-free experience and focus on koi breeding and pond customization, though some users find its in-app purchases to be expensive.