Best Virtual Pets Apps & Games

249+ 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 virtual pets category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Virtual Pets Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pokipet - Raise virtual petsPokipet - Raise virtual petsFree4.6★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
2My Boo: Virtual Pet Take CareMy Boo: Virtual Pet Take CareFree4.5★ (19K)NoYesNov 2026
3Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable: Besties & CouplesFree4.9★ (388K)NoYesNov 2026
4My Tamagotchi ForeverMy Tamagotchi ForeverFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
5Pet World - My Animal ShelterPet World - My Animal ShelterFree4.1★ (4K)YesYesNov 2026
6My Virtual Pet Dog: Pug LouieMy Virtual Pet Dog: Pug LouieFree4.7★ (3.3K)YesYesOct 2026
7My Virtual Pet Shop: Vet SalonMy Virtual Pet Shop: Vet SalonFree4.7★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
8Friends – Pengu, Bao & MellowFriends – Pengu, Bao & MellowFree4.8★ (238K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Virtual Pets

Pokipet - Raise virtual pets#1

Pokipet - Raise virtual pets by MoonBear LTD

Raise a pet with your friends
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😐(13K 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
My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care#2

My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care by TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Talking pou pets caring games
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Care for a virtual pet, play fun mini-games, and customize its appearance with outfits. Earn coins through daily play and in-game activities to unlock exclusive items and new characters. Enjoy an offline adventure with your digital companion.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • ⏱️ Boo energy drains too quickly
  • 🔍 Lack of real player interaction
  • 🔁 Repetitive content
  • 🌐 Glitches and bugs
Widgetable: Besties & Couples#3

Widgetable: Besties & Couples by Widgetable,Inc.

Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(388K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#32in Social Networking
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Enhance your connection with friends and loved ones through interactive widgets for your home and lock screens. Share daily moments, track each other's sleep, and even co-parent virtual pets to strengthen your bond.

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

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FAQ about Virtual Pets

What are the best virtual pets apps & games for iPhone?
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets tops our virtual pets apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top virtual pets apps & games we rank are free to download, including Pokipet - Raise virtual pets and My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care.
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ virtual pets apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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