203+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Friends is the household name in raise a pet with friends, but it's far from the only option. We track 203+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
This app offers virtual AI companions that evolve with your interactions. You can raise them alone or with friends, using them for focus, self-care, or shared experiences. Personalize your companions and their worlds, and stay connected with home screen widgets.
Transform your phone's screens into a dynamic space for connection. Share daily moments, track sleep, and even raise virtual pets together with friends and loved ones, bridging any distance.
Adopt and raise a virtual cat or dog with friends in this social pet game. Co-parent a pet, manage its needs, and play mini-games together. You can also enjoy the experience solo.
Nurture and evolve a digital companion through daily care, customization, and interactive mini-games. Connect with friends and family to co-raise pets, share achievements, and enjoy a vibrant virtual world.
Raise a virtual pet potato collaboratively with friends. Care for your potato by feeding, bathing, and exercising it, while also customizing its room and playing mini-games together.
Raise a virtual panda with friends, family, or a partner. This social pet game allows co-parenting, dressing up, and playing mini-games together. Bond and create lasting memories through shared virtual pet care.
Care for a variety of virtual pets, from cats and dogs to mythical creatures. Engage in fun match-three games to earn rewards and customize your phone with adorable pet-themed widgets. Your virtual companions are always with you.
Care for virtual pets directly from your home and lock screens with interactive widgets. Hatch, feed, and nurture a variety of animals, from common pets to mythical creatures, ensuring their happiness and health.
Embark on a journey of love and memories with friends, caring for virtual pets. Visit neighbors for playdates, feed and dress up your Boo, and uncover its secret past. A premium subscription offers unlimited access to all features.
Nurture a virtual alien pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing with it. Watch your pet grow, unlock new items, and customize its appearance and environment. Engage in mini-games to earn coins and explore its world.
Collaborate with friends to nurture a virtual pet by sharing photos. The more pictures you contribute, the happier and more advanced the pet becomes, unlocking rewards and customization options.
Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.
Experience life from a dog's perspective in this narrative game. Make choices that shape your canine companion's story, care for them, and earn rewards to upgrade their living space. It's a unique virtual pet experience.
Care for virtual pets that live on your device, offering interactive experiences and nostalgic gameplay. Nurture your digital companions with feeding, playing, and exploring various environments. Unlock new pets and discover hidden surprises as you provide daily care.
Hatch, collect, and care for adorable virtual baby animals. Merge creatures to discover new ones, decorate their home, and play fun mini-games. This app offers a nurturing and entertaining experience for young players.
Design and manage a luxurious hotel for adorable pets. Collect various animals, build and decorate over 50 rooms, and watch them enjoy activities like yoga and dancing. Connect with friends and discover new content through weekly updates.
Become a sheep farmer by raising adorable tiny sheep. Shave wool, build farm structures, and manage your pastures. Protect your flock from wolves and compete with friends to raise the most prize-winning flock.
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.
Adopt and care for a virtual pug named Louie. Feed, bathe, and play with your digital companion. Dress him up, complete missions, and play mini-games to earn rewards and keep him happy.
Compete with your pet's photos in head-to-head cuteness battles for a chance to win gift cards. Vote on other pets' photos to earn coins and prize tickets redeemable for pet supplies. Share your pet's cutest moments and discover their "cuteness score."