# Roly-Poly Friends — Roly-Poly Caring Games

> Casual simulation game for raising and collecting pill bugs. (iPhone/iPad app by Natsumi Morita.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roly-poly-friends/id1547824009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Natsumi Morita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538284849)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 258 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2021-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roly-poly-friends/id1547824009/reviews.md

## What is Roly?

It is a very easy healing training game.
You can grow a lot by taking care of the pill bug.

■ Game content
・ It is a game to grow pill bugs on your smartphone.
・ The number of pill bugs will increase steadily just by taking simple care.
・ Various colors of pill bugs will appear
・ Tap the pill bug to make it round
・ Let's grow a lot of pill bugs and heal them

■ The method of care is very easy!
・ Feeding once every 3 days
-Cucumber is my favorite pill bug
・ Watering once a week
-The pill bug becomes full of energy when it is moist.

■ Main functions
・ The pill bug grows and grows bigger and bigger.
・ BGM can be changed
・ You can give a name to the pill bug
・ You can take a picture of a pill bug and save it on your smartphone, or share it on Twitter / LINE / Facebook / email.
・ It is possible to notify the timing of feeding / watering.

■ It is a recommended game for such people
・ People who want to raise insects
・ People who like to see insects
・ People who want to keep pets
・ People who like training simulation games
・ People who are looking for a simple game that can kill time
・ People who like farm games
・ People who are not good at difficult games
・ Busy people who have no time to play games
・ People who want to be healed leisurely
・ Recommended for small children

## Key features

- Raise and grow pill bugs
- Collect various colors
- Simple care routine
- Name your pill bugs
- Change BGM
- Take and share photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:CAMOUFLAGE | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:SPLASH | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:ZEBRA | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:GOLD | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:EMERALD | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:AMETHYST | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:STONE | $2.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM Roly-Poly:PASTEL | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 7 days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30 days | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roly-poly-friends/id1547824009/reviews.md

### 5/5 — かわいすぎる

*2026-07-17, version 1.5.0*

はじめたばかりで二匹しかいませんが、もう可愛い。
広告が強制的にながれびっくりしましたが、時間に余裕のある時に眺めにこようと思っているので特に不快ではないです。
動きがリアル&つつくと身を守って丸くなるのが最高です。驚かせてごめんね…w

### 5/5 — 可愛い

*2026-06-17, version 1.5.0*

だんごむしが可愛いです。
でもあんまり増やし過ぎると
気持ち悪くなりそう…🤣

### 5/5 — 可愛い

*2026-06-16*

もうすぐ4年目になります。
毎日のルーティンが、水をあげて餌をあげる。
ちょっとした合間にプレイできます。眺めるも良し、つんつんするのも良し、非常に可愛いです。
でも、もうちょっとダンゴムシの種類を増やして欲しい…笑

### 5/5 — 楽しい！

*2026-05-31*

リアルで楽しい！ひとつだけ切なるお願いです。ダンゴムシの名前を表示した状態でもタップしたら丸まるようにできたりしますか？？？

### 2/5 — もういいかなぁー

*2026-05-28, version 1.5.0*

1100日　なんかもうマンネリしてつまらない

### 5/5 — This is my favorite game

*2026-05-23*

This game is the best game ever I love roly-poly so much and please update this game and don’t give up

### 5/5 — Fat

*2026-05-11, version 1.5.0*

Big Mac

### 3/5 — Good, but

*2026-05-10*

This is an amazing game as a colony keeper myself but there is a bit to many ads (but it is manageable) and there is a small amount of things to do in the app. Please make an update or mini game to it so we can stay content within the app

### 5/5 — So cute!!!

*2026-03-11, version 1.5.0*

Isopod are cool

### 5/5 — Multiple Cages?

*2026-03-06, version 1.5.0*

very good and simple. Can the next update let us add another cage/enclosure pls? I want to split my roly poly’s into separate groups

## Frequently asked questions about Roly

### What is Roly-Poly Friends?

Roly-Poly Friends is a casual simulation game focused on nurturing and growing pill bugs. Players engage in simple care activities like feeding and watering to see their collection of pill bugs increase and evolve in various colors. It's designed to be a relaxing and healing experience.

### How do I care for the pill bugs?

Caring for the pill bugs is very easy. You need to feed them once every three days, with cucumbers being their favorite. Watering them once a week keeps them moist and full of energy. The game also provides notifications for feeding and watering times.

### Is Roly-Poly Friends free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include items or features that enhance the gameplay experience. There are also advertisements present within the application.

### What are the main features of the game?

Key features include growing and collecting pill bugs of various colors, the ability to name your pill bugs, change the background music (BGM), and take photos of your pill bugs to save or share on social media platforms like Twitter, LINE, Facebook, or via email. Notifications for care tasks are also included.

### Who would enjoy playing Roly-Poly Friends?

This game is recommended for individuals who enjoy raising insects, like observing them, wish to keep virtual pets, or are fans of training simulation and farm games. It's also suitable for those seeking simple, time-killing games, or a leisurely, healing experience, including small children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2022-02-24

In this update, we have added a model change function.
You can continue to take care of the Roly-Poly on your new device.
We also added an ad hiding function.
By purchasing the item, the advertisement will not be displayed for a certain period of time.
Please check the in-app shop for details.

### 1.3.1 — 2021-06-11

Thank you for playing along with Dangamushi.
In this version, we have addressed some minor bugs.
Thank you for your continued support.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-03-31

Thank you for always playing with the Roly-Poly.
In this version, we have added two premium Roly-Poly.
We look forward to working with you in the future.

### 1.1.2 — 2021-03-06

Thank you for always playing with the Roly-Poly.
In this version, minor bugs have been fixed.
We look forward to working with you in the future.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-03-03

Thank you for always playing with the pill bug.
In this version, minor bugs have been fixed.
We look forward to working with you in the future.

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All apps by Natsumi Morita: https://appshunter.io/developer/1538284849

## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*