# Wildagotchi: Virtual Pet — Retro Animal Simulator

> Retro virtual pet simulator with mini-games and local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Janusz Jankowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildagotchi-virtual-pet/id928002009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Janusz Jankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 227 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildagotchi-virtual-pet/id928002009/reviews.md

## What is Wildagotchi?

Wildagotchi is an unique retro-style game in which you may take care of and play with 12 adorable pets.

The more you take care of your pet, the happier it is. And happy pet means pet growing fast. Take your time, feed it, clean it and play with it - all depends on you now!

At the beginning you have 3 unique pets to choose. For every 2 pets reaching adult stage, 3 more become unlocked. They are waiting for you - uncover them all!

You may switch to any of your pets whenever you want.

Every pet has its own set of mini-games. What's more, you can also play with your friends and their pets over wifi or bluetooth (no Internet connection needed!). 

Mini-games:
- 2 solo games for pet (8 total)
- 1 multiplayer game for pet (4 total)

Customize whole game using colors you like.

All this and more in consistent eye-candy retro style!

## Key features

- Care for 12 unique virtual pets
- Feed, clean, and play with pets
- Unlock new pets as they grow
- Switch between pets anytime
- Play solo and multiplayer mini-games
- Local Wi-Fi/Bluetooth multiplayer
- Customize game colors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wildagotchi?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💖 Nostalgic experience
- 🕹️ Simple and fun gameplay
- 🐶 Cute pet simulation
- ✨ Faithful to original Tamagotchi
- 🆓 Free to play
- 📱 Good for time passing
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 High replayability
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 🕹️ Engaging mini-games

**Cons**

- 😩 Ads can be intrusive
- 📉 Graphics could be improved
- ❓ Energy gain unclear
- 🚫 Pet doesn't die (for some)
- 🎮 Mini-game controls difficult
- 🔊 Sound issues reported
- 📱 Inaccessible for visually impaired
- 🔄 Some mechanics differ from original

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Mini-game buttons unresponsive/laggy
- Screen not always reacting to touch
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Sound not working
- Multiplayer not working
- Panda pet not aging/changing stats
- Dog games crashing
- Dinosaur game crashing
- Pet dying every night (unexpectedly)
- App pauses music when opened
- Ads hijacking the screen/not closable
- Pet poops too often or not at all (random)
- Fun meter depleting too quickly
- Energy not increasing with sleep

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- More pets/animals
- More mini-games
- Health bar feature
- Better graphics for specific pets (e.g., panda)
- Background decoration options
- Ability to transfer pets between devices
- Widget for status updates
- Multiplayer/Bluetooth connectivity improvements
- Difficulty settings (e.g., pets can't die)
- Dark mode
- More languages
- Sound effects (8-bit)
- More food and activity options
- Notifications for pet events

## Recent user reviews (10 of 198)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildagotchi-virtual-pet/id928002009/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Jogo super nostálgico

*2025-08-24, version 1.9.2*

Poderiam adapta-lo para o Apple Watch também, seria super legal.

### 5/5 — Apaixonei

*2025-05-19, version 1.9.2*

Esse jogo é muito legal eu já tive um tamagotchi antes
Mas uma coisa que aconteceu foi que o botão não lembro qual o botão emperrou e não dava pra clicar e era um botão crucial aí a gente enfiou em algum lugar e agora eu não sei não sei se te enfiou em algum lugar eu perdi só que esse jogo ele tá revivendo isso além do que tem esse Jogo e tem outros dois esse jogo é muito legal…
RIP Thor 💐🪦

### 5/5 — Bluetooth a nasıl bağlıyacağımı anlamadım

*2025-02-24, version 1.9.2*

Bluetooth a nasıl bağlıyacağım

### 2/5 — It was good until the “fun” meter

*2025-01-24*

I’m a 90s kid and was looking for a little bit of nostalgia. This was one of many tamagotchi-like apps on the store, so I checked it out and as I was seeking simplicity, it seemed to really fit the bill for me at first. Until I went to try and fill the “fun/entertainment” meter, which is just absurd. They have you play a mini game, which is fine, but the mechanics for it are ridiculous and I literally couldn’t score a point. I don’t even have any movement disabilities and I couldn’t manage. And this was just during a trial run of the app itself before considering disabling all the obnoxious ads. Easy delete for me, sadly.

### 1/5 — Datenkrake mit Werbung

*2024-09-16*

Datenkrake mit Werbung und dafür sonst 3€. Nein Danke.

### 5/5 — плохо работает кнопка в мини игре steeplechase

*2024-07-10, version 1.9.1*

у питомца плохо нажимается кнопка прыжка когда играю в мини игру steeplechase и экран не всегда реагирует на палец, хоть я и играю с 13 айфона. оно нажимается раз через раз. ну а так всё устраивает. может быть у меня какие то проблемы с устройством или просто нажимаю слабо, хотя с другими мини играми всё исправно работает

### 3/5 — The app is good

*2024-05-19*

Just needs more fun game for the animals find a Health Bar. to play and better graphics for the panda. overall the game is great I would recommend to check out the other one if you were counting on the pandas graphics and also I keep dying in the game so I can’t get past the first level even.

### 5/5 — Good but…

*2024-04-28, version 1.9.1*

Game is good, but pls add background decoration like on switch

### 5/5 — Ich liebs

*2024-01-08*

Fantastisches Spiel mit nur kurzer Werbung, die auch nicht so oft kommt. Sehr simple Mechaniken, macht aber wirklich viel Spaß. Kein Pay to win, premium oder so. Einfach nices spiel

### 5/5 — Perfect but 1 more thing

*2023-10-22*

U should add way more pets and make more apps like one about fish, dragons, snakes, birds, etc 
Every thing else is awesome

## Frequently asked questions about Wildagotchi

### What is Wildagotchi: Virtual Pet?

Wildagotchi is a retro-style game where you can adopt, care for, and play with up to 12 unique virtual pets. You'll need to feed them, keep them clean, and play mini-games to ensure they grow and stay happy.

### How do I unlock new pets?

You start with three pets and can unlock three more for every two pets that reach the adult stage. The game encourages you to nurture your pets to discover all the available animals.

### Can I play with friends?

Yes, you can play with friends and their pets using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for local multiplayer. No internet connection is required for these games, which include a variety of mini-games specific to each pet.

### Is the game free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer ways to enhance your gameplay experience or speed up progression.

### What kind of mini-games are available?

Each pet has its own set of mini-games, including solo games and multiplayer options. There are a total of 8 solo games across all pets and 4 multiplayer games that can be enjoyed with friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-08-25

Data privacy and security.

### 1.9.1 — 2024-03-10

Data privacy and security.

### 1.9.0 — 2024-01-14

Data privacy and security.

### 1.8.2 — 2021-07-17

Minor fixes.

### 1.8.1 — 2021-05-03

Minor fixes.

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All apps by Janusz Jankowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/789966888

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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 2026-09-08.*