Best Virtual Pets Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pokipet - Raise virtual petsPokipet - Raise virtual petsFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026
2My Tamagotchi ForeverMy Tamagotchi ForeverFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesAug 2026
3Adopt a Kitty Virtual Pet GameAdopt a Kitty Virtual Pet GameFreeYesYesJun 2026
4Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable: Besties & CouplesFree4.9★ (382K)NoYesAug 2026
5Nurtlet: Cozy Virtual PetNurtlet: Cozy Virtual PetFreeNoNoAug 2026
6My Boo: Virtual Pet Take CareMy Boo: Virtual Pet Take CareFree4.5★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
7Pet Pal PawPet Pal PawFree4.7★ (42K)YesYesAug 2026
8Pet World - My Animal ShelterPet World - My Animal ShelterFree4.1★ (4K)YesYesAug 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😐(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
My Tamagotchi Forever#2

My Tamagotchi Forever by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe

Your classic virtual pet!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😊(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and nostalgic characters
  • 🎨 Colorful and vibrant graphics

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Tamagotchis evolve too quickly
  • 🔋 Tamagotchis get tired too easily
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

More Virtual Pets apps to explore

4
Widgetable: Besties & Couples
Widgetable: Besties & Couples
Widgetable: Besties & Couples
Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Free

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.

Raise virtual pets togetherShare daily vibes and sleep trackingReal-time distance widget
🌐 Social Networking
(382K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Nurtlet: Cozy Virtual Pet
Nurtlet: Cozy Virtual Pet
Nurtlet: Cozy Virtual Pet
Cozy virtual pet care
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
6
My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care
My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care
My Boo: Virtual Pet Take Care
Talking pou pets caring games
Free

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.

Virtual pet careAdventure mini-gamesUnlockable outfits and items
🎮 Games
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pet Pal Paw
Pet Pal Paw
Pet Pal Paw
Virtual Pets & Match Games
Free

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.

Hatch and care for diverse virtual petsWidget companionship for petsPet-themed match-three games
🎮 Games
(42K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pakka Pets Village
Pakka Pets Village
Pakka Pets Village
Build a Cute Virtual Pet Town
Free

Adopt and raise adorable virtual pets, building them a personalized town. Decorate homes, cook meals, and embark on adventures to help your pets grow and evolve into new forms.

Adopt and care for virtual petsBuild and decorate a pet villageCook food for pet evolution
🎮 Games
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow
Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow
Meet Pengu, Mellow, Bao & more
Free

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.

AI companions that learn and evolveRaise companions alone or with friendsFocus and study companion (Mellow)
🌐 Social Networking
(238K)
freemium
11
My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game
My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game
My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game
My talking baby tamagotchi
Free

Care for a virtual dragon as your new pet. Interact with your dragon through touch, feed it, and take it on adventures. Use augmented reality to see your dragon in your home and capture fun memories.

Augmented Reality dragon interactionVirtual pet care and feedingTake photos with your dragon
🎮 Games
(15K)
freemium
12
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
13
My Virtual Pet Dog: Pug Louie
My Virtual Pet Dog: Pug Louie
My Virtual Pet Dog: Pug Louie
Virtual Puppy Game
Free

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.

Adopt a virtual pugFeed and bathe your petDress up your dog
🎮 Games
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve
SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve
SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve
Raise care love companion pet
Free

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.

Real-time pet evolutionExtensive customization optionsSocial co-parenting with friends
🌐 Social Networking
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Talking+ AI Virtual Pets, Toys
Talking+ AI Virtual Pets, Toys
Talking+ AI Virtual Pets, Toys
Turning plants into AI Friends
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
Amaru: Self-care Virtual Pet
Mindfulness and Focus Friend
Free

Nurture a virtual pet while building healthy self-care habits. Engage in goal-setting, mindfulness exercises, and journaling to reduce stress and anxiety. Explore a magical world, unlock stories, and collect items.

Virtual pet careGoal-setting systemMindfulness meditations
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
My Dog My Room
My Dog My Room
My Dog My Room
by pascal inc.
Free

Place a virtual puppy in your own room or any environment by taking a photo. Interact with your puppy through petting, feeding, and playing mini-games. Customize your puppy's appearance and environment, and even grow flowers in a virtual garden.

AR room placementInteractive puppy careMini-games
🎮 Games
(80)
free with in-app purchases
19
Virtual Pets - Cats Kitty Life
Virtual Pets - Cats Kitty Life
Virtual Pets - Cats Kitty Life
My Little Shop! Live VIP Game
Free

Care for adorable virtual kittens in a world of exploration and mini-games. Dress them up, unlock new levels, and enjoy a heartwarming journey as the ultimate cat caretaker.

Explore diverse environmentsEngaging mini-gamesDress up your kitties
🎮 Games
(14)
ad-supported
20
Jellavue - My Virtual Pet
Jellavue - My Virtual Pet
Jellavue - My Virtual Pet
Cute Pet & Room Decor Game
Free

Engage in nurturing gameplay by caring for a virtual pet, playing mini-games, and decorating its living space. Document your day in a diary for interactive responses and enjoy outdoor activities for rewards. A home screen widget keeps your companion close.

Care for your virtual petPlay fun mini-gamesDaily diary with character replies
🎮 Games
(0)
free with in-app purchases

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 August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 12K 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 Tamagotchi Forever.
Pokipet - Raise virtual pets shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ virtual pets apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pokipet is a social virtual pet game where you can adopt and raise a virtual cat or dog. You can play alone or co-parent a pet with friends, family, or co-workers, ensuring its daily needs are met. The game includes various activities like feeding, cleaning, playing, and decorating your pet's room.
Key features include adopting cats and dogs, playing in multiplayer mode with friends, solving match-2 puzzles to level up your pet, decorating pet rooms with furniture and artwork, and managing your pet's basic needs such as feeding and cleaning. You can also customize your pet and engage in mini-games.

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