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Best Raising A Pet Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Friends is the household name in raising a pet, 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.

Compare top Raising A Pet Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Friends – Pengu, Bao & MellowFriends – Pengu, Bao & MellowFree4.8★ (238K)NoYesSep 2026
2Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable: Besties & CouplesFree4.9★ (384K)NoYesSep 2026
3Pokipet - Raise virtual petsPokipet - Raise virtual petsFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026
4SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & EvolveSUSH Virtual Pet Grow & EvolveFree4.8★ (43K)YesYesSep 2026
5Bixi - Raise a Pet TogetherBixi - Raise a Pet TogetherFree—NoYesSep 2026
6Widgify:Widget&WallpapersWidgify:Widget&WallpapersFree4.6★ (21K)YesYesSep 2026
7ZumpalZumpalFree—YesYesJun 2026
8Pet Doctor Hospital GamesPet Doctor Hospital GamesFree was $4.99—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Raising A Pet

Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow#1

Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow by SLAY GmbH

Meet Pengu, Mellow, Bao & more
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😐(238K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Enjoyable co-parenting experience
  • 🎮 Fun mini-games
  • 🤖 Interesting virtual pet concept

Room to Improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • ⏰ Needy penguin requires constant attention
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Widgetable: Besties & Couples#2

Widgetable: Besties & Couples by Widgetable,Inc.

Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(384K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Social Networking
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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.

What We Love

  • 💕 Cute and adorable pets
  • 🤝 Great for co-parenting with friends
  • 📱 Useful widgets for home and lock screen
  • 🎨 Customizable wallpapers and backgrounds
  • 🎁 Free trial of premium features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks like feeding and bathing pets
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and connectivity
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets#3

Pokipet - Raise virtual pets by MoonBear LTD

Raise a pet with your friends
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😐(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Cute virtual pet
  • 👍 Fun to share pet with friends
  • 🚀 Enjoyable when it works
  • 🚀 Smooth graphics and animations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent pet sickness and confiscation
  • 💰 Expensive to keep pet healthy
  • 🐛 Impossible mini-game levels
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🕰️ Pet needs constant attention

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FAQ about Raising A Pet

What are the best raising a pet apps & games for iPhone?
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow tops our raising a pet apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 238K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top raising a pet apps & games we rank are free to download, including Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow and Widgetable: Besties & Couples.
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ raising a pet apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Friends app provides social AI companions that you can raise and interact with. These companions learn and evolve based on your actions, offering support for focus, self-care, and shared experiences with friends. You can customize their appearance and environment, and check in on them via home screen widgets.
Key features include AI companions that learn and evolve, the ability to raise them alone or with friends, specialized companions like Mellow for focus and Bao for self-care, a shared companion called Pengu for two people, extensive customization options for companions and their worlds, and interactive home screen widgets.