Best Shelter Homeless Apps & Games

182+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 182+ shelter homeless apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Shelter Homeless

Flop House#1

Flop House by Crazy Labs

Manage a homeless shelter!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.7😞(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#47in Games
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Manage a chaotic homeless shelter, starting small and upgrading facilities. Hire staff, manage resources, and grow your shelter into a success story. This idle simulation game offers a blend of strategy and humor.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 💡 No ads (with purchase)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🐛 Progress loss and reset issues
  • 🐛 Inability to progress past certain levels
Homeless Resources-Shelter App#2

Homeless Resources-Shelter App by Shelter App, Inc.

Connecting Homeless 2 Services
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.3(6 ratings)
Free
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This app uses AI to connect individuals experiencing homelessness or low income with essential services. It offers a comprehensive directory of resources including shelters, food banks, healthcare, and employment assistance, with map and list views for easy navigation.

Shelter Bridge#3

Shelter Bridge by SHELTER BRIDGE LLC

Shelter, Food & Support Finder
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Find available shelter beds and essential resources in real-time. Connect with support services through a 24/7 chatbot and utilize an interactive map for navigation. Read user reviews to make informed decisions.

More Shelter Homeless apps to explore

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Shelter Share App
Shelter Share App
Shelter Share App
Find Shelter Fast!
Free

This app helps users quickly find nearby shelters with accurate information like addresses and hours. You can save favorite locations and receive important updates.

Find nearby shelters by location or searchAccurate shelter details (website, address, hours)Save favorite shelters
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free
5
Animal Shelter Simulator
Animal Shelter Simulator
Animal Shelter Simulator
Take care of cats and dogs
Free

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.

Care for rescued animalsClean and hygiene managementWalk and exercise animals
🎮 Games
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
6
OurCalling
OurCalling
OurCalling
Homeless Support
Free

This app connects concerned citizens with homeless individuals, enabling them to report sightings and share local service information. It provides a nationwide database of resources like shelters and food pantries, facilitating help and support for those in need.

Report homeless individuals with photosSearch nationwide homeless servicesView resources on map or by distance
🌟 Lifestyle
(28)
free
7
Shelter Resources App
Shelter Resources App
Shelter Resources App
by Nishu Jain
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
8
Street Care: Help the Homeless
Street Care: Help the Homeless
Street Care: Help the Homeless
by Bright Mind Enrichment and Schooling
Free

This app provides guidance and resources for community members to effectively assist homeless individuals. It offers step-by-step outreach preparation, essential item suggestions, and training videos. Users can log interactions, track help requests, and discover community events to maximize their impact.

Step-by-step outreach guidanceEssential care item suggestionsHow-to videos for outreach
📚 Education
(203)
free
9
Shelter Aid
Shelter Aid
Shelter Aid
Shelter Aid
Free
🔧 Utilities
(5)
10
Homeless: Open World Survival
Homeless: Open World Survival
Homeless: Open World Survival
Get Rich: life simulator game
Free

Experience a unique life simulation where you must survive on city streets. Scavenge for food and money, manage your health and energy, and overcome challenges to become an urban legend. This game offers a gritty look at survival in a harsh environment.

Survive on city streetsHunt and explore for resourcesManage health, energy, and fullness
🎮 Games
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
StreetLight Chicago
StreetLight Chicago
StreetLight Chicago
by Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Free

This app offers vital information for young people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. It connects users with resources like shelters, health clinics, and mental health services, providing essential support and contact details.

Shelter informationHealth clinic locationsEmergency contacts
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
12
Fetch Resident
Fetch Resident
Fetch Resident
Packages on your time
Free

This app provides residents of specific communities with convenient delivery services for packages, groceries, and household essentials. It also offers full-service self-storage solutions with door-to-door pickup and delivery, aiming to save users time and reduce daily hassles.

Same-day package deliveryUnlimited free 2-hour grocery deliveryContainerized self-storage
🔧 Utilities
(22K)
free
13
Furnished Finder
Furnished Finder
Furnished Finder
Monthly Furnished Rentals
Free

Find furnished monthly rentals and temporary housing across the U.S. Connect directly with verified landlords for safe, flexible extended stays. Ideal for travel nurses, corporate travelers, and digital nomads.

Search 300,000+ furnished rentalsDirect chat with landlordsNo booking fees
✈️ Travel
(29K)
free
14
Shelter Survival
Shelter Survival
Shelter Survival
to escape the zombie crisis.
Free

Survive a zombie apocalypse by building and reinforcing an underground shelter. Gather resources by defeating zombies, unlock new tools, and rescue survivors to expand your base into a thriving community. Embark on a challenging survival journey from a deserted town to a luxurious sanctuary.

Zombie survival gameplayUnderground shelter constructionResource gathering and management
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
Samaritan – Walk With, Not By
Samaritan – Walk With, Not By
Samaritan – Walk With, Not By
by City of Samaritans, PBC
Free

This app provides a secure way to support individuals experiencing homelessness. You can send gifts for essential needs, invite them for coffee, or offer words of encouragement, ensuring your support directly aids their journey toward stable housing.

Support individuals experiencing homelessnessSend gifts for essential needsInvite for coffee or conversation
🌟 Lifestyle
(42)
free with in-app purchases
16
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger
Gold Mining: Dig Deep&Get Rich
Free

Build and manage your own mining empire to generate idle profits. Automate your workflow with managers, invest wisely, and mine a variety of resources. Expand your operations to up to 20 mines and earn cash even when offline.

Automate workflow for idle incomeEarn cash offlineHire managers with special effects
🎮 Games
(851K)
free with in-app purchases
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WIN: What I Need
WIN: What I Need
WIN: What I Need
Resources and Helpful Services
Free

This app connects users to free resources like food pantries, shelters, and health services. It also provides alerts for community events and direct access to hotlines for immediate assistance. Available in English and Spanish, it's designed for those seeking support.

Find shelters and food pantriesAccess free health servicesDiscover educational resources
💪 Health & Fitness
(49)
free
18
Miklat - Shelter Finder
Miklat - Shelter Finder
Miklat - Shelter Finder
Find shelters in Israel
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
19
HelpHaven
HelpHaven
HelpHaven
by Maxwell Mamoun
Free

This app connects individuals experiencing homelessness or low income with immediate, local resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care. It features a live map, service filtering, and direct contact information for available aid. The app prioritizes ease of access with no login required and works even without GPS.

Live map with open/closed statusFilter by service type and search radiusView hours, contact info, and directions
🌟 Lifestyle
(13)
free
20
The Ants: Underground Kingdom
The Ants: Underground Kingdom
The Ants: Underground Kingdom
Tiny but Mighty
Free

Build and expand your ant kingdom from a small anthill to a thriving colony. Gather resources, hatch powerful ants, tame insects, and form alliances to survive and conquer. Lead your ant army to victory and dominate the land.

Build and expand anthillHatch special antsTame dangerous insects
🎮 Games
(23K)
free with in-app purchases