# Fish Tycoon

> Unlock the Magic Fish of Isola

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297606726](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297606726)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id297606726`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LDW Software, LLC
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (1,803 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-10-19
- **First published:** 2008-11-23
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fish-tycoon/id297606726)
- **Website:** [http://www.FishTycoon.com](http://www.fishtycoon.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ldw.com/privacy\_legal.php](http://www.ldw.com/privacy_legal.php)

## Description

Fish Tycoon is the award-winning virtual fish breeding game where you start with $300 and eggs from Isola to unlock the 7 Magic Fish. 

**Key features:**
- Virtual pet: care for your fish in a real-time, persistent aquarium
- Simulation: manage a growing world that progresses even when you’re away
- Genetic puzzle: discover breeding combinations to unlock the 7 Magic Fish
- Tycoon gameplay: run your aquarium business while breeding and curing fish
- 400+ species: breed a wide variety of fish and expand your collection
- Tank customization: decorate and optimize your tanks with ornaments
- Real-time gameplay: new surprises every time you open the game

## Rankings

- #43,846 — Overall
- #42 — software

## Review summary

Nostalgia and retro charm with attractive visuals are praised, but stability issues dominate: crashes, startup failures, and bugs undermine the experience. Refund frustration and lack of cross-device progress add to dissatisfaction. The core appeal remains strong for many, yet ongoing updates and support are critical to improve reliability.

### Pros

- Nostalgic appeal and sentimental value for the classic Fish Tycoon experience.
- Beautiful graphics and relaxing, calming gameplay.
- Enduring classic feel with a comforting retro vibe that many players still love.
- Some reviewers still rate it among the best mobile games and as a reliable nostalgia pick.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes on startup or failure to load the game.
- Non-working app after purchase, with refund requests and reports of money wasted.
- Persistent bugs and stability issues across devices (e.g., teleporting fish, lingering sounds).
- Lack of updates/bug fixes for modern devices and compatibility concerns.
- Progress is not transferable when changing devices, forcing players to start over.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297606726)