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Best Collect Animals Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the collect animals category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Collect Animals Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Forest IslandForest IslandFree4.8★ (26K)YesYesOct 2026
2Cat Game - The Cats Collector!Cat Game - The Cats Collector!Free4.9★ (171K)YesYesOct 2026
3Gotcha: Animal IdentifierGotcha: Animal IdentifierFree4.6★ (168)YesYesOct 2026
4Merge SafariMerge SafariFree4.7★ (12K)YesYesOct 2026
5Catch the AnimalsCatch the AnimalsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Animal Express : Train GameAnimal Express : Train GameFree4.9★ (780)YesYesOct 2026
7AnimalDex: Animal ID & CollectAnimalDex: Animal ID & CollectFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Petlings: Merge & BattlePetlings: Merge & BattleFree5.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Collect Animals

Forest Island#1

Forest Island by Nanali Inc.

Relaxing Game with Animals
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

What We Love

  • 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
  • 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
  • 🎶 Soothing background music
  • 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
  • 🎁 Generous rewards and progression
  • 💎 Optional ads for in-game benefits

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
  • 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads
Cat Game - The Cats Collector!#2

Cat Game - The Cats Collector! by MinoMonsters, Inc.

Enjoy a fun Cat Simulator game
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(171K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Collect and care for over 900 adorable cats in a vibrant world. Build your dream cat tower, customize rooms, and participate in special events and contests to win unique prizes. Play mini-games, join clubs, and compete on leaderboards for exclusive rewards.

What We Love

  • 🐱 Cute and adorable cats
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design and animations
  • 🤝 Fun community and club features
  • 🎉 Enjoyable events and contests
  • 🕹️ Entertaining mini-games

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Long wait times for deliveries and crafting
  • 🎲 Low chances of getting cats from baskets
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
  • 🚫 Restrictive chat rules and age restrictions
Gotcha: Animal Identifier#3

Gotcha: Animal Identifier by Jurre de Ruiter

Bird & Bug ID, Build Your Zoo
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.6(168 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Turn outdoor adventures into a creature collection game. Snap photos of animals, birds, or bugs to identify species and add them to your personal index as stickers. Discover over 850 species across six rarity tiers, with your best photos becoming collectible stickers.

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FAQ about Collect Animals

What are the best collect animals apps & games for iPhone?
Forest Island tops our collect animals apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 26K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top collect animals apps & games we rank are free to download, including Forest Island and Cat Game - The Cats Collector!.
Forest Island shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ collect animals apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.