250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Pet World is the household name in animal rescue game, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.1★ (4K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (17K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.5★ (4.8K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (31K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.3★ (135) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.6★ (7.1K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (4.5K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (5.2K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Care for a variety of animals, from small pets to farm animals and reptiles, in a 3D shelter environment. Tend to their health, provide food and water, and find them loving new homes. Decorate the shelter and play with your animal friends.
Care for North American wild animals, healing their illnesses and injuries. Find them new homes or release them back into the wild. Customize their habitats and experience realistic graphics in this sequel to PetWorld.
Run your own animal rescue center, saving, treating, and caring for pets in need. Feed, bathe, and heal injured or abandoned animals, upgrading your shelter and tools to provide the best care. Help furry friends find loving new homes in this heartwarming simulator.
Match blocks of the same color to clear levels and rescue adorable pets. Plan your moves carefully as they are limited. Enjoy hours of cube-matching fun with hundreds of levels and unlockable boosters.
Create your own zoological park by collecting wild animals from the jungle. This park serves as an educational tool for school students to learn about various species. It allows for the creation and management of a unique animal sanctuary.
Build and manage your dream zoo, caring for animals from around the world. Craft new species in a magic lab, design unique habitats, and entertain visitors to become a zoo tycoon. Explore and help friends' zoos in this engaging simulation game.
Care for abandoned kittens, from feeding and playing to treating them. Renovate and decorate a house to make room for more cats, and help them find new loving homes. Uncover a mystery about a great-aunt's disappearance as you progress.
Run your own pet hotel, caring for a variety of animals like cats, dogs, and hamsters. Keep your furry guests happy by playing with them, providing treats, and completing quests to improve their enclosures and your hotel.
Experience the rewarding challenge of managing an animal shelter. Care for rescued dogs, cats, and other animals by cleaning, walking, and ensuring they find loving new homes. Expand your facilities as your shelter grows.
Breed, collect, and train virtual puppies in a vibrant 3D world. Care for your dogs, teach them tricks using voice commands, and customize their living spaces with hundreds of decorations. Embark on quests and adventures to earn rewards and expand your collection of over 100 dog breeds.
Embark on an adventure to rescue animals from perilous situations. Nurse them back to health in an infirmary and prepare them for release into their natural habitats. Become a dedicated park ranger in this engaging and easy-to-play simulation game.
Embark on a multiplayer adventure to rescue various zoo animals, from lions to tigers. Once rescued, adopt and role-play with your new virtual wild pets in a vibrant 3D world. Complete missions, explore diverse environments, and customize your companions.
Manage a virtual animal shelter, caring for various dog breeds. Feed, train, and walk rescue dogs, or adopt your own. Expand your business by offering pet care services like training and walking.
Embark on a culinary adventure to rescue animals in need. Prepare and serve delicious meals to hungry pets, then renovate and customize a sprawling animal shelter to create a perfect new home for them. Explore exciting food themes and discover hidden secrets as you build your dream sanctuary.
Care for senior dogs in a virtual sanctuary, inspired by real rescue stories. Rescue, nurture, and customize their living spaces while unlocking their unique narratives. Raise donations and bake treats to ensure they live their best lives.
Manage a virtual animal shelter, rescuing and caring for cats, dogs, and other pets. Nurture them, keep them happy, and help them find loving forever homes.
Care for rescued virtual dogs in a realistic shelter simulation. Provide baths, nutritious meals, and engaging playtime to help them grow and thrive. Experience the joy of animal rescue and rehabilitation.
