# Ready, Set, Rescue! — Find & Help Hidden Pets

> Match-3 puzzle game to find and rescue hidden animals. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunstorm Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 328 App Store ratings · 126 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 227 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618/reviews.md

## What is Ready, Set, Rescue!?

Find and rescue over 35 animals.  Match 3 or more animal items to win and collect them all.  Rescue dogs, cats, a pony, a pig, a panda and more.  So cute and fun!   

Help Anna rescue all the animals in Ready, Set, Rescue!   

-The cutest, lovable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens too!  
-Animals from the farm – horses, ponies, pigs, and more.  
-Wild animals from the forest - birds, raccoons, or a fox!    
-Animals from the Arctic– polar bears, snow leopards and penguins.  
-Rare animals too.  You can rescue a panda. 
-Even a magical and a mystery animal.

Match three or more animal items to try and rescue your favorites. Slide and switch the tiles around to test your matching skills and to make larger matches.  Watch them pop!    

Some animals are hard to find - plus you only have so much time! Try awesome power-ups to help rescue your favorites.

- Magic Potion Shuffle, Magic Wand or a Pinch More Time!  
- Try out the Golden Bush too! 
- Post in Instagram too! 

Ready, Set, Rescue! is free to play but in-app purchases are available in the game.   

ABOUT Sunstorm
Sunstorm is the pioneer of the popular "Maker" and "Sunnyville" series of games. Founded in 2009, Sunstorm provides creative and fun experiences for kids and parents to enjoy together. Sunstorm is a subsidiary of TabTale, a leading, global creator of innovative games, interactive books and educational apps.
Visit us: http://www.tabtale.com/ 
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CONTACT US 
Let us know what you think! Questions? Suggestions? Technical Support? Contact us 24/7 at WeCare@TabTale.com.


FOR PARENTS
The app is free to play but certain in-game items may require payment. You may restrict in-app purchases by disabling them on this device. Use of the app is subject to TabTale’s terms of Use: https://tabtale.com/terms-of-use/ . The app may include advertising for TabTale and certain third parties which will redirect users to our sites, apps or third-party sites. 

TabTale is committed to protect its users’ privacy. The app may enable collection of limited user data by TabTale or its carefully selected providers (e.g. ad networks and analytics) for limited and lawful purposes (e.g. respond to support queries; maintain, analyze and improve the app’s features and services; serve contextual advertising). By downloading or using the app you accept TabTale’s Privacy Policy: https://tabtale.com/privacy-policy/  and permit such uses for users of your device. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy.

## Key features

- Rescue over 35 animals
- Match 3 or more items
- Collect dogs, cats, and farm animals
- Discover rare and magical creatures
- Use power-ups like Shuffle and Wand
- Timed challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Itty Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Itty Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Sack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Potion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bush | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ready, Set, Rescue!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐶 Cute animal rescue concept
- 💎 Nostalgic and memorable
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Insufficient time limit
- 💰 Difficulty obtaining coins/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay/duplicate animals
- 🛒 Aggressive in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Purchases not being properly credited
- Game crashing or freezing issues

**Most requested features**

- Add more animals to rescue
- Increase time limit for rescues
- Implement daily login bonuses
- Allow skipping of animations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 126)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-03-26, version 1.8*

This is such a lovely game, the animals are so cute. A pleasure to play.

### 5/5 — Ready set rescue

*2026-02-04*

I love the game very much

### 1/5 — Horrible game

*2026-01-03, version 1.8*

This is rage bait

### 5/5 — BRING IT BACK I BEG

*2025-11-09, version 1.8*

Something about this game is beautiful it is actively re downloaded multiple times a year pleaseee

### 5/5 — Ready set rescue

*2025-09-03, version 1.8*

Is a great game and I would recommend it

### 5/5 — Exceptional.

*2024-08-02*

this game has changed my life for the better and i can never live without it, once you get a taste, it becomes a craving. this is fan freaking tastic and i need more pets released ASAP. this game is the reason i wake up. i love it

### 2/5 — More time is needed

*2024-07-18, version 1.8*

Obvious that they are money grabbing for people to buy upgrades. Getting a gold animal is almost impossible. Completely makes the game unenjoyable. Thankfully I have enough sense not to spend money on such a tacky cash-grab. The fact they’ve barely updated this game in years speaks volumes. It had such potential too. If there was more time to rescue animals, then I think they would have a lot more success and much better reviews, but obviously that seems beyond their capabilities so I wouldn’t download this game if you’re looking for something fun to play

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2024-01-30*

really love the game just really hated when it would keep going when I was really close to getting a new animal other than that amazing game

### 5/5 — Nostalgic and a great game

*2023-11-22, version 1.8*

When I was maybe about 6-7, I had a kindle with this game on it, I remember my older cousin who at the time was about 10, never wanting to interact with me, but I was laying down on the floor, playing it on my kindle when he sat down next to me and asked if we could play, I said yes and every time he came over, we would play this game, we would get excited when we got rare ones, and would get REALLY happy when we rescued them all. One day, the kindle broke, and we weren’t able to buy another one as this was the 3rd kindle we had bought in 2 years, so they clearly weren’t the best, and I lost that game, I forgot about it for years, until a couple days ago when I saw an ad for it, I’m 15 now, and my cousin is 19, but when he came over for dinner, we stayed in my room, playing this game. It brought back so many memories and this game is amazing, it should be a crime that this game is so unknown. Such an underrated game. Great work

### 5/5 — Love it

*2023-10-07*

I’ve played this game since I was four years old and I’ve just rediscovered it! I remember having so much fun with my cousin playing this.

## Frequently asked questions about Ready, Set, Rescue!

### What is Ready, Set, Rescue!?

Ready, Set, Rescue! is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle game where players aim to rescue over 35 different animals. You achieve this by matching three or more animal-themed items on the game board. The game features various animal types, from common pets to rare and magical creatures.

### What are the key features of Ready, Set, Rescue!?

The game's core mechanic involves sliding and switching tiles to make matches of three or more. Players can collect a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, farm animals, wild animals, arctic creatures, and even a panda. It also includes power-ups like Magic Potion Shuffle, Magic Wand, and Pinch More Time to help players succeed.

### Is Ready, Set, Rescue! free to play?

Yes, the app is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for certain in-game items. Parents can restrict these purchases by disabling them on their device. The app may also contain advertising for TabTale and third parties.

### What kind of animals can I rescue in this game?

You can rescue a diverse range of animals, including lovable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. The game also features animals from the farm like horses and pigs, wild animals from the forest such as birds and foxes, and arctic animals like polar bears and penguins. You can even rescue rare animals like a panda, and a magical or mystery animal.

### How do I play Ready, Set, Rescue!?

To play, you'll slide and switch adjacent tiles on the game board to create matches of three or more identical animal items. Successfully making matches helps you rescue the hidden pets. Some animals are harder to find, and you'll face time limits, so utilizing the available power-ups is often necessary to win.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2018-06-28

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

> Revised privacy policies due to regulatory changes. While we were at it - we've made some gameplay improvements and bug fixes. Have fun!

### 1.6.0 — 2017-02-02

>No icky bugs here! We’ve swatted the nasty bugs away – now your game will run extra fast!
>Thanks for playing! Send us your feedback so we can keep making awesome games for you!
>Like us on Facebook to know what’s new and stay ahead of the game! facebook.com\tabtale

### 1.5.0 — 2015-05-17

> Hey guys, great news! Now your app runs smoother than ever!
> Keep sending us your feedback, so we can keep creating the best games we can!
> Join the Sunstorm family! http://www.facebook.com/TabTale

### 1.4.0 — 2015-02-28

New animals to rescue.
Now post on Instagram.
Much more fun and easier to play!

Get the update NOW!

### 1.3.1 — 2014-10-07

Better iOS 8 compatibility

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