# RetroMon - Virtual Pet Monster

> Nurture, train, and battle a virtual pet monster with 90s nostalgia. (iPhone/iPad app by Jaime Alberto Lopez Buenrostro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromon-virtual-pet-monster/id895314905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jaime Alberto Lopez Buenrostro](https://appshunter.io/developer/681292060)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 278 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromon-virtual-pet-monster/id895314905/reviews.md

## What is RetroMon?

RetroMon Virtual Pet Monster

Raise your RetroMon Virtual Pet (vpet) Monster, become the best tamer. 200+ monsters available. Join your friend monster in a quest to become the very best.

Did you ever own a vintage digital vpet, virtual pet, digimon , or a tamagotchi toy ? Now you can take care of your own digital buddy in your phone!

Nostalgia - Retro 90's style game where you can join the digital world, become a trainer and expert in raising monsters. Make your virtual pet buddy grow bigger a stronger for battles!

*Battle your friends online ! * To battle online using Wi-Fi or phone data (5G, LTE), your virtual pet monster needs have evolved at least once (reaching its battle maturity level ~8 hours)

The better you take care of your digital monster the stronger and happier it will grow. Feed your vpet, check its status, make training a fun game, give it vitamins, shower it, turn off the lights when it sleeps, have it battle in real-time!!

You will receive a digital egg, which will take one minute to hatch, after that your baby monster will be born, whenever he needs something, the alarm icon will turn on. It needs food to be full, vitamins to have strength, energy to battle, (energy will replenish over time).

Depending on how you take care of your buddy monster, and how much you train it, it will grow and have different evolutions. Raise your virtual monster with the right direction for the growth tree/chart monster you desire :)

Customize your monster's house and case, change color, styles and environments. Personalize it on your very own way.

Features: 
-Hatch your own monster and take care of it. 
-Different evolutions depending on how you take care of it. 
-Virtual pet simulation, feed, clean, sleep, train, battle, give medicine. 
-Watch how your monster hatches and grows stronger 
-Battle your friends over the internet!
-Intuitive classic interface for kids and adults
-Barcode Battles

## Key features

- Hatch and care for your monster
- Multiple monster evolutions
- Virtual pet simulation
- Online real-time battles
- Monster house customization
- Nostalgic 90s style gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Evolution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolution | $1.99 | one-time |
| Max Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Monster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Evolution | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of RetroMon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Authentic and detailed experience
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Convenient virtual pet
- 💡 Creative and well-made

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of information on evolutions
- 🔧 Issues with online battles and connectivity

**Commonly reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working properly
- Online battles not functioning consistently
- Ads reappearing after being removed
- Notifications not accurate or too frequent

**Most requested features**

- Add more Digimon and evolution lines
- Improve online battle functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Add support for Apple Watch and widgets
- Improve notification system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromon-virtual-pet-monster/id895314905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is great

*2026-08-15, version 5.8.9*

Thanks for making it with such care!

### 5/5 — If you have a digimon but it low battery/expensive get this!

*2026-06-16, version 5.8.9*

I really love this game For digimon lovers and you don't need to replace the battery while others need to replace the battery! And you can customize the device from different colors! Get this app rn!

### 5/5 — Childhood Memories

*2026-04-17, version 5.8.9*

So this scratches that itch from the nostalgic memories of my Digimon virtual pet monster that I used to have back when I was a child The only thing that I wish is that you could make a widget of this device that sits on your screen, so everything could be done from the home screen instead of opening the app.

### 5/5 — This app is a masterpiece

*2025-12-23, version 5.8.9*

As someone who collects Digtal monster vpets religiously this app has left me extremely surprised the authenticity and attention to detail is absolutely insane, especially if your someone who grew up playing with these the sounds, the evolutions, training everything feels exactly like the Real deal and I cannot praise this app enough for that keep up the great work.

### 1/5 — Fake game

*2025-12-01, version 5.8.9*

Hacks your info.

### 4/5 — GOOD GAME

*2025-10-04, version 5.8.9*

The game is good while not perfect it’s still good. One thing that bugs me is you can at least put which Digimon is which. Like you can put the name of the Digimon’s species name on the Growth chart. Also can you also put how long when out Digimon will evolve into the next stage as well. Those recommendations our just nick picks I have,but still it’s a good game!✌️

### 5/5 — Really creative!

*2025-10-04, version 5.8.9*

I’ve owned many of the little keychains over my life and I’m so happy someone created a fan made version! I wish there was a little cheatsheet because the evolve stats are different but it’s awesome ether way! I did get the paid version and it’s worth supporting the creator. GREAT WORK! I can’t wait for future updates! My only gripe is that local battles need a barcode to scan, I’ll have to collect some.. :(

### 3/5 — Good game, but bugged

*2025-10-03, version 5.8.9*

I noticed that the “weight” stat doesn’t effect anything in game. In fact, it will reset itself. Another issue I have is the leaderboards. I have won over 100 ranked matches, but the leaderboard shows only 1 win.

### 5/5 — So fun game

*2025-08-07, version 5.8.9*

This game is so fun I would highly recommend playing

### 4/5 — Fun digipet

*2025-07-28, version 5.8.9*

I just wish we could see the evolution requirements on the Growth Chart screen.
Also full screen ads are awful and interrupt gameplay so I force close the app whenever they come up.

## Frequently asked questions about RetroMon

### What is RetroMon - Virtual Pet Monster?

RetroMon is a virtual pet simulation game where you raise and train a digital monster. You'll need to feed it, clean it, train it, and help it evolve. The game offers a nostalgic 90s style experience reminiscent of vintage digital pet toys.

### How do I battle other players?

You can battle your friends online using Wi-Fi or your phone's data connection. To participate in online battles, your virtual pet monster must have evolved at least once, typically after around 8 hours of care.

### Is the game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. You can enhance your gameplay experience through these optional features.

### What kind of monsters can I raise?

The game features over 200 different monsters that you can hatch and raise. The specific evolution your monster takes will depend on how well you care for it and how much you train it, allowing for diverse growth paths.

### Can I customize my monster?

Yes, you can customize your monster's house and case. This includes changing colors, styles, and environments to personalize your virtual pet's living space according to your preferences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.9 — 2025-05-27

-Added a new Egg with a whole new set of monsters to raise!
-Included a feature to enable vibration (haptic feedback) for increased immersion. You can turn it on/off from the RetroMon settings menu.

### 5.8.5 — 2025-05-01

Performance fixes and improved shop handling

### 5.8.4 — 2025-05-01

Performance improvements and better shop handling

### 5.8.0 — 2025-04-03

Added a Monster Storage feature.
 - Now you can store up to three monsters allowing you to get a new egg and raise another different monster without losing your previous one.

### 5.7.8 — 2025-02-05

Performance improvement and minor maintenance.

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