# Idle Aquarium

> Build a successful aquarium and upgrade it with different species

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playstack.idleaquarium](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playstack.idleaquarium)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playstack.idleaquarium`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playstack
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 929,282
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (8,534 ratings)
- **Version:** 33.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2021-09-14
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playstack.idleaquarium)
- **Website:** [https://playstack.com/](https://playstack.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://playstack.com/privacy-policy/](https://playstack.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Welcome to **Idle Aquarium**, the perfect simulation game where you build, manage, and expand your very own aquatic paradise. Starting with a small exhibit, you attract visitors, sell tickets, and earn money to grow your empire. Decorate your aquarium to enhance guest happiness and conduct aquatic research to keep marine life thriving.

Explore and collect a variety of fish species—including rare and legendary creatures like the Kraken. Manage your tanks by hiring experts to maintain cleanliness and feed the fish. Upgrade your exhibits and gift shop to increase revenue and become a renowned aquarium tycoon. Dive into Idle Aquarium and enjoy a fish-tastic management experience!

## Rankings

- #71,419 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playstack.idleaquarium.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple reviews consistently praise the fun, simple gameplay and strong visuals, but common issues include crashes and lost progress, and an overly ad-heavy monetization model. Players also cite limited end-game content and a shortage of fish variety, suggesting the game would benefit from better stability, longer-term content, and more in-game features.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging idle aquarium gameplay that's easy to pick up
- Visually appealing with detailed fish models and stunning exhibits
- Casual, relaxing time-killer suitable for quick play sessions

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes; some players experience being unable to open the app or needing reinstall
- Progress and save data can be lost or reset (loss of progress after closing or reinstalling)
- Ad-heavy monetization with excessive ads and rewards gating progression
- Lack of end-game content and limited fish variety; progression slows after upgrading

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playstack.idleaquarium)