Best Taking Care Of Pets Apps & Games

231+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

If you already know Widgetable, this is the deeper bench. 231+ taking care of pets apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Taking Care Of Pets

Widgetable: Besties & Couples#1

Widgetable: Besties & Couples by HAPPENY TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(374K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#24in 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks like feeding and bathing pets
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow#2

Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow by SLAY GmbH

Meet Pengu, Mellow, Bao & more
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😐(237K 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
My Boo: Virtual pet Take care#3

My Boo: Virtual pet Take care by TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

My Pet Simulator: Caring Game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Care for a virtual pet, play mini-games, and unlock new outfits and items. This app offers an unlimited adventure with your digital companion, playable both online and offline.

What We Love

  • 💕 Cute and entertaining
  • 🎮 Fun mini-games
  • 🎨 Customizable Boo
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • ⏱️ Boo energy drains too quickly
  • 🔍 Lack of real player interaction

More Taking Care Of Pets apps to explore

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Finch: Self-Care Pet
Finch: Self-Care Pet
Finch: Self-Care Pet
Daily Journal & Habit Tracker
Free

This app gamifies self-care by allowing users to nurture a virtual pet through daily journaling, habit tracking, and mindful exercises. It aims to make mental wellness practices rewarding and enjoyable, helping users manage stress and build positive habits.

Virtual pet companionDaily mood check-insGuided journaling prompts
💪 Health & Fitness
(721K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Fluvsies - A Fluff to Luv
Fluvsies - A Fluff to Luv
Fluvsies - A Fluff to Luv
Collect fluffy virtual pets!
Free

Collect, hatch, and care for adorable virtual pets. Explore magical worlds, play fun mini-games, and dress up your companions. Discover new areas and unlock surprises in this engaging pet simulation experience.

Hatch and care for virtual petsCollect unique tiny petsPlay mini-games and find toys
📚 Education
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Pet World - My Animal Shelter
Pet World - My Animal Shelter
Pet World - My Animal Shelter
Take care of the cute animals
Free

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 diverse animalsManage animal healthFacilitate adoptions
🎮 Games
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets
Raise a pet with your friends
Free

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.

Adopt virtual cats and dogsMultiplayer pet co-parentingPlay solo or with friends
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
8
FLOOF - My Pet House
FLOOF - My Pet House
FLOOF - My Pet House
Adopt a cute puppy or kitty!
Free

Adopt and care for virtual puppies, kitties, and rabbits. Decorate their homes, play mini-games like puzzles and dress-up, and help them grow. This app offers a fun and educational experience for young children focused on responsibility and creativity.

Virtual pet adoptionPet care and feedingHouse decoration
📚 Education
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
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Pet World - WildLife America
Pet World - WildLife America
Pet World - WildLife America
Help the animals in the game!
Free

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.

Care for wild animalsHeal illnesses and injuriesFind new homes for animals
🎮 Games
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
10
My Tamagotchi Forever
My Tamagotchi Forever
My Tamagotchi Forever
Your classic virtual pet!
Free

Care for your virtual pet, ensuring it's fed, clean, and happy. Watch your character evolve, play mini-games, and explore a vibrant town. Decorate its home and unlock new items and costumes.

Raise virtual Tamagotchi charactersPlay mini-gamesWatch characters evolve
🎮 Games
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
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My Cat – Virtual Pet Games
My Cat – Virtual Pet Games
My Cat – Virtual Pet Games
My talking kitty tamagotchi
Free

Experience the joy of pet ownership with a virtual cat that reacts to your touch and appears in your home using augmented reality. Play games, take photos, and care for your digital companion.

Augmented Reality integrationInteractive virtual catPhoto sharing
🎮 Games
(103K)
freemium
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PetPock - Pet for Watch
PetPock - Pet for Watch
PetPock - Pet for Watch
Cute Pet Care Games & Widgets
Free

Nurture a virtual pet from egg to adulthood, providing care like feeding and bathing. Engage your pet in activities like school and adventures, with interactive widgets for on-the-go interaction. Cultivate healthy habits and enjoy stress relief with your digital companion.

Pet hatching and growthFeeding, watering, and bathingPet store for items
🎬 Entertainment
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Pet World: My Animal Hospital
Pet World: My Animal Hospital
Pet World: My Animal Hospital
Help cats, dogs and horses!
Free

Care for a variety of adorable animal species, from local pets to exotic creatures. Diagnose their ailments through engaging minigames and manage your own animal hospital by customizing rooms, upgrading facilities, and hiring staff. Collect thank-you notes from recovered patients and enjoy daily bonuses.

Care for diverse animal speciesDiagnose with minigamesCustomize hospital rooms
🎮 Games
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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My Virtual Pet Shop: Vet Salon
My Virtual Pet Shop: Vet Salon
My Virtual Pet Shop: Vet Salon
Take Care of a Grooming & Spa
Free

Build and manage your own virtual pet shop, caring for a variety of cats and dogs. Engage in activities like grooming, bathing, dressing up, and even minor medical care to keep your animal clients happy and grow your business. Unlock new items and customize your shop as you advance through levels and play fun mini-games.

Pet grooming and spa servicesPet doctor and bath activitiesDress up pets with various items
🎮 Games
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
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Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget
Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget
Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget
Take care of virtual pets
Free

Add interactive virtual pets to your Home Screen. Care for pixel-art companions by feeding, petting, and cleaning them. Play mini-games to earn coins and collect over 180 treats for your chosen animal.

Interactive Home Screen widgetsVirtual pet care (feeding, petting, cleaning)Mini-games to earn coins
🎨 Graphics & Design
(123)
free with in-app purchases
16
Pet Dog Rescue Shelter Games
Pet Dog Rescue Shelter Games
Pet Dog Rescue Shelter Games
Animal Simulator Shelter Games
Free

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.

Rescue petsBathe animalsFeed with healthy food
🎮 Games
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Chonk: Raise Virtual Panda Pet
Chonk: Raise Virtual Panda Pet
Chonk: Raise Virtual Panda Pet
Game for Cute Animal Care&Love
Free

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.

Co-parent a virtual pandaDress up and customize your pandaDaily care activities
🎬 Entertainment
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
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Bu my Bunny virtual pets care
Bu my Bunny virtual pets care
Bu my Bunny virtual pets care
Cute Games to dress-up a pet
Free

Adopt and care for a virtual bunny, dressing it up, decorating its home, and engaging in various activities and mini-games. Discover a city filled with other bunnies and hidden items to unlock unique outfits and keep your pet entertained.

Adopt and raise a virtual bunnyDress up with a large wardrobeDecorate the bunny's house
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
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Dog Hotel - Play with pets
Dog Hotel - Play with pets
Dog Hotel - Play with pets
Care for the cute animals!
Free

Manage a virtual dog hotel, caring for up to eight different breeds. Engage in grooming, feeding, training, and playing with the dogs to ensure they leave happy. Complete missions and expand your kennel with unique decorations.

Manage a dog hotelCare for multiple dog breedsGrooming and cleaning tasks
🎮 Games
(4.9K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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