# Pocket Sanctuary: Virtual Pet — Hatch & Raise a Retro Pet

> Hatch & Raise a Retro Pet (iPhone/iPad app by Patrik Liao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-sanctuary-virtual-pet/id6823896805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrik Liao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814107036)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Pocket Sanctuary?

The virtual pet you remember, all grown up.

Hatch a mystery egg, feed it, play with it, clean up after it and put it to bed. Look after it well and it grows from a baby into an adult, with a personality shaped by how you raised it.

EVERY EGG IS A SURPRISE
- Combine an animal, a field and a charm: the time of day, the weather and each animal's secret favourites decide what hatches
- 16 animals from four regions, each with 8 variants, from Frost to the rare Aurora

RAISE YOUR PET
- Feed it (every animal has a secret favourite food), pet it and play fetch
- Bath time with soap, a shower and a towel, and yes, you clean up the poo
- Dress it up in hats, scarves, capes and some very silly headgear
- Take photos of it with your camera, with stickers to match its outfit

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO
- Mini games, adventures in the Gloomwood and daily tasks
- Battle rival keepers and four champions in themed arenas, earn 3 stars, and take on Ace in balanced matches where only skill counts
- Battle your friends' teams with a simple code
- Weather that changes through the day, and seasonal events

COLLECT THEM ALL
- Grown-ups move into your Sanctuary, where they work, explore and battle
- Every pet you raise is kept forever in your Collection
- A Journal of rumours and secrets, with rewards for every completed page
- Achievements with Game Center

Play offline, at your own pace. Ads are optional and only shown when you choose to watch one for a bonus.

## Is Pocket Sanctuary safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket Sanctuary.

## Is Pocket Sanctuary legit?

Pocket Sanctuary: Virtual Pet appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket Sanctuary is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Patrik Liao

- [Critter Evolution Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-evolution-simulator/id6814107034)
- [Dustbusted!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dustbusted/id6814613325)
- [Game Dev Factory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-factory/id6825146964)

All apps by Patrik Liao: https://appshunter.io/developer/6814107036

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