# Pocket Ponds

> Interactive Zen garden with customizable koi ponds and rare fish collection. (iPhone/iPad app by TriggerWave LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ponds/id1214421483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TriggerWave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285516487)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 342 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ponds/id1214421483/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Ponds?

An interactive Zen Garden Experience.

Relax. Enjoy a completely ad-free koi pond in your pocket. Feed the koi, run your finger through the water or sand. Hold your finger still and they'll nibble it. 

Create your own zen experience by breeding new, rare koi and decorating your pond to make it beautiful. 

Visit other ponds to experience new ambiences and get ideas.

You can even fish for new koi in the Mystery Pond.

Features:
 * Interactive ponds
 * Collect thousands of rare koi
 * Fully customizable ponds and patios
 * Interactive decorations like wind chimes and sandboxes
 * Fish for new koi in the Mystery Pond
 * Visit ponds for decorating ideas

## Key features

- Interactive koi ponds
- Collect thousands of rare koi
- Customizable ponds and patios
- Interactive decorations
- Fish for new koi
- Visit other ponds for ideas

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Koins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Koins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Box of Koins | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pocket Ponds?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 💰 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashing when trying to change pond elements
- In-app purchases not properly credited
- Inability to access account or ponds

**Most requested features**

- Ability to transfer progress from old game
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Offline mode to care for fish without internet
- Better customer support and communication

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ponds/id1214421483/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-04-03, version 1.1.3*

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

### 1/5 — In game purchases

*2026-01-01, version 1.1.3*

Terribble i bought koi coin never was funded

### 1/5 — Why won’t my purchases on my iPad apply when I buy them?

*2025-12-23, version 1.1.3*

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.

### 1/5 — Dead fish

*2025-11-12, version 1.1.3*

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.

### 3/5 — Crashing

*2025-10-12, version 1.1.3*

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!

### 2/5 — Timeless Breeding

*2025-08-22, version 1.1.3*

I do enjoy this game I started playing 10 years ago when I had an apple so imagine my surprise when I go to use my restoration code and it fails. Then I go to purchase credits and the purchase works but I get no koins. So, other than the lacking of support updates and response to missing credits when purchases have failed and the loss of actual money and you are looking for a long trudge through a very good ambiance of colorful fish this is your game,

### 2/5 — Developer not responsive

*2025-07-29, version 1.1.3*

The game is fun enough, but I bought some koins and they were never credited to my account. I emailed the developer and received no response.

### 2/5 — Fun but flawed

*2025-04-29*

I enjoy the concept but I spen £2.99 to get coins but I didn’t receive the. Contracted the vendor but no one bothered to reply so I had to as for a refund from Apple

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-02-15, version 1.1.3*

No tech support anymore nor can I buy Koins for some reason but it was a game from my childhood and it’s still soothing to play at 21. Just wish it still had updates.

### 5/5 — Nice and relaxing

*2025-02-01, version 1.1.3*

This game has always been a nice little escape from reality for me, something I can use when I just need to decompress or relax. I love the ambience and peacefulness of the game, as well as its simplicity.

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Ponds

### What is this app about?

This app offers an interactive Zen garden experience centered around a virtual koi pond. You can relax by feeding the koi, interacting with the water and sand, and even have the fish nibble your finger. It allows for creative customization and collection of rare koi breeds.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include interactive ponds where you can feed and play with koi, the ability to collect thousands of rare koi breeds, fully customizable ponds and patios, and interactive decorations. You can also fish for new koi in a Mystery Pond and visit other users' ponds for inspiration.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers an ad-free experience. However, there are in-app purchases available, which may include items or features to enhance your pond or koi collection.

### What can I do in the interactive ponds?

In the interactive ponds, you can feed the koi, run your finger through the water or sand for a tactile experience, and observe the fish. If you hold your finger still, the koi will even nibble it. You can also breed new koi and decorate your pond.

### How can I get new koi or ideas for my pond?

You can acquire new koi by fishing in the Mystery Pond, where you might discover rare breeds. Additionally, you can visit other users' ponds to experience different ambiences and gather decorating ideas for your own Zen garden.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2017-05-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Lots of bugfixes

### 1.1 — 2017-05-09

-Enhanced Koi
-Bugfixes galore

### 1.0 — 2017-05-05

No release notes.

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