# Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond — Relaxing water surface app.

> Interactive Japanese-style goldfish pond simulation for relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by Masataka Hakozaki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-kingyo-goldfish-pond/id328011357 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masataka Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/323346554)
- Category: Entertainment, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.49
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 525 App Store ratings · 241 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2009-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-kingyo-goldfish-pond/id328011357/reviews.md

## What is Wa Kingyo?

Goldfishes drawn on the Japanese style of painting swim elegantly. You will be surprised at their cute movement and the clear water. Please scatter the flower-shaped bait. And enjoy a relaxing time. 

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Introduced as "What's Hot" in 64 countries. 
Jan 2020 - No.1 Top Paid App in Japan. 
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Video on YouTube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gru8myVzQA
(Please search with these words "Wa Kingyo" on YouTube.) 

Actions: 
- touching the goldfish 
- scattering bait that looks like flowers and leaves (please tap the lower right-hand corner to begin) 
- getting rid of the bait by tilting the iPhone 
- touching the water to make it ripple 
- making waves by shaking the iPhone 

Customize: 
- Background (11 images) 
- Bait (5 types)
- Number of goldfish (up to 4) 
- Color of goldfish (4 colors, 10 combinations) 
- Size of goldfish 
- Sleep timer (5-60 minutes) 
- Sound volume 

Theme: 
"Wa" has several means "Peace", "Relaxation" and "Japan". And "Kingyo" means "Goldfish". The theme of this application is beauty and prettiness of the Japanese traditional classic art. The goldfish and background images are drawn like a Japanese traditional painting and industrial art object. The bait has a shape of the familiar flower and leaf (cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, camellia, myosotis, maple) for Japanese. Please feel Japanese mind. 

News & Support:
@m_hakozaki on Twitter

## Key features

- Elegant goldfish swimming animation
- Interactive bait scattering
- Water ripple and wave effects
- Customizable backgrounds
- Adjustable goldfish count and color
- Sleep timer

## What do users think of Wa Kingyo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 Excellent relaxing app
- 👍 Calming and soothing experience
- 🌳 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🐟 Realistic fish movements
- 🔊 Relaxing water sounds
- 🧠 Helps with anxiety and stress relief
- 🤗 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fish

**Cons**

- 🌱 Limited background and flower options
- 🐟 Lack of fish variety
- 🔀 Difficulty changing viewing perspectives
- 🔇 Occasional sound issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound effects sometimes stop working
- Occasional screen freezing or crashing

**Most requested features**

- Add more fish species and customization options
- Allow user-uploaded background images
- Implement side-view perspective
- Add ambient music or nature sounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 241)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-kingyo-goldfish-pond/id328011357/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 癒される

*2026-03-14*

見ているだけで癒されます。求めすぎかもしれません、スマホやタブレットを横向きにした時の操作の切り替えを実装していただけるとより嬉しいです。

### 5/5 — 大人気

*2026-03-11*

ベトナムにて親戚の幼い女の子に見せてみると「魚！魚！」と一心不乱に遊び常に機嫌も良かったです。
とても助かったので⭐︎5つとします。

### 5/5 — 最高

*2026-03-03*

気持ちいい

### 5/5 — 癒されます

*2026-03-03*

目的もなく水面を揺らしながら眺めるのが楽しいです。

少し目がチカチカするので落ち着いた背景の色が増えたら嬉しいなぁと思いました。餌やりできたら可愛いなぁ…

### 5/5 — とても癒されます。

*2026-03-03*

背景の色にもう少し落ち着いた色が欲しいのと、金魚のサイズをもう少し小さくする事が出来ると尚良いなと思いました。
しかし、現状でもとても良いアプリだと思います。

### 5/5 — 赤ちゃんが大ハマり

*2026-03-03*

一歳の赤ちゃんがスマホを回転させたり、裏返したりして不思議そうに眺めてます。あんまりハマらせるとスマホを奪われるので程々に遊ばせます。

### 5/5 — ずっと更新して対応してくれる！

*2026-03-01*

初期の頃に購入しました。
いまでもずっと更新対応してくれる良いアプリです。
そしてとてもキレイですし！！
変わらず大好きなアプリです。

### 5/5 — Love It ❤️

*2026-02-15, version 2.2.04*

Excellent relaxing app for all ages and abilities! I recommend this app for special education as a soothing sensory experience.

### 5/5 — 目的も目標もない事が最高の癒しです

*2025-03-27*

ストレスを癒すためのアプリに広告出てきてストレスたまるとか本末転倒すぎん？と思い有料版を購入しました。
無心でぴちゃぴちゃと水面をいじってます。
ただ、友人にオススメすると｢成長とかするの？｣｢しないよ｣｢え…ストレス溜まりすぎてるの？大丈夫？｣と高確率で心配されます。あと電車で知らない人に2度見されます。
成長するわけでもないところが大いなる魅力です。これからもぴちゃぴちゃし続けます。

### 5/5 — ずっと無くならないでほしい…

*2024-10-26*

iPhone Xの頃でしょうか、もっと前かな？
かなり前にダウンロードしました。
16Proでも問題なく動いてくれます。
金魚も水面も水の音ととても素敵で、たまに開いて嗜むだけではありますが、DL当初からずっと削除せずに残してる、残したいアプリです。

## Frequently asked questions about Wa Kingyo

### What does Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond do?

This app simulates a tranquil Japanese-style pond where elegant goldfish swim. Users can interact with the environment by scattering flower-shaped bait, creating ripples in the water, and even making waves by shaking their device. It's designed to provide a relaxing and visually pleasing experience.

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

Key features include the elegant movement of the goldfish, interactive bait scattering, water ripple and wave effects, and extensive customization options. You can change the background, bait type, number, color, and size of the goldfish, and set a sleep timer for extended relaxation.

### How much does Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond cost?

The application is a paid app. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to all features.

### What devices is Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond compatible with?

The description mentions actions like 'tilting the iPhone' and 'shaking the iPhone,' suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed, but it is designed for mobile use.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for users looking to de-stress and find a moment of peace. It can be used as a calming background during work or study, a gentle way to unwind before sleep with the sleep timer, or simply as an aesthetically pleasing digital art piece to enjoy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.04 — 2023-06-13

・Supported OS has been changed to iOS 12.0 or later.
・Made fine adjustments.

### 2.2.02 — 2020-10-05

・Made fine adjustments.

### 2.2.01 — 2020-02-03

・Made fine adjustments.

### 2.2.0 — 2020-01-14

・Supported OS has been changed to iOS 10.3 or later.
・Made fine adjustments.
・Bug fixes.

### 2.0.3 — 2015-05-19

2.0.3
- Bug fix

2.0.2
- iOS 8 support
- iPhone 6, 6 Plus support
- Adjustments
 
2.0.1
- Improved representation of water
- Adjustments
- Bug fixes

2.0.0
- iPad support
- More clear water
- More smooth animation
- More fine graphics
- New setting panel for selecting bait
- Redesigned algorithm
- Adjustments
※ iOS 7.0 or later is required from this version.

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All apps by Masataka Hakozaki: https://appshunter.io/developer/323346554

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