Fish Tycoon Lite

Name: Fish Tycoon Lite
Rating: 3.8 (1192 reviews)
Author: LDW Software, LLC

By: LDW Software, LLC

Unlock the Magic Fish of Isola

Features & Capabilities

Revisit the classic Fish Tycoon experience with Fish Tycoon Lite. Start with a small budget and a handful of eggs as you breed hundreds of fish, manage your virtual aquarium, and pursue the Genetic puzzle that leads to the 7 Magic Fish of Isola. The game runs in real time, so you can check in whenever you like to feed, breed, and expand your tanks.

From tank customization to a wide variety of breeding strategies, Fish Tycoon Lite blends virtual pet care, simulation, and puzzle-solving into a casual, accessible experience. Dive back into the fish store, experiment with new combinations, and chase your own Magic Fish collection as you play.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

LDW Software, LLC

Rating:

3.80

(1,192) 1 ratings

Version:

1.3.2 Last updated: 2017-10-19

Version code:

841382929

Creation date:

2008-12-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

41.17MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 59,109 ▼ 129

For Developers

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Developed by:

LDW Software, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fish-tycoon-lite/id298856977

Website:

http://www.FishTycoon.com

User Reviews

Fish Tycoon Lite is praised for its nostalgia and ad-free mobile take on the classic, but users repeatedly cite bugs, crashes, and progress loss. The lite model gates content behind a full purchase and relies on expensive in-game items, which frustrates players. Balancing issues (rapid fish deaths, expensive supplies, slow sales), weak tutorials, and unreadable UI, plus device compatibility problems, are common complaints. Overall, the concept remains beloved, but stability, pacing, and monetization must improve.

Pros

Nostalgic recreation of the classic Fish Tycoon that appeals to long-time fans.
Ad-free gameplay in the mobile version.
Core concept and gameplay are engaging for players who enjoy breeding and tank management.
Positive feedback from some players that the mobile version preserves the PC feel and charm.

Cons

Frequent crashes and app crashes/bugs, including cases where the game won’t open or progresses is lost on reinstall.
Lite version gating and monetization: content like extra tanks is locked behind the full version, with in-game items and upgrades perceived as overpriced.
Difficulty and balance issues: fish die too quickly or are hard to breed, with expensive supplies and slow sales hindering progress.
Poor tutorials/help and readability: unclear guidance, small unreadable text, and outdated UI/graphics that are hard to read on newer devices.
Compatibility/update problems: issues with newer iOS versions and devices, including performance slowdowns and the need for optimization.

Recent reviews

I got this app for the nostalgia of the old desktop computer game, but the price barriers have left me frustrated and ready to just delete the app. I have bought everything possible in the shop and kept expecting to be able to buy a second tank at some point like it says you can in the menu instructions. Until I came back here and read that you can only do that if you pay for the full version. To max the tanks at 7 fish each and block any advancement takes all the fun out of the game. I don’t even want to continue trying for the magic fish because it’s so frustrating that the lite version is intentionally made to be worse and force you to pay for the full version. Now that I’ve done all I can I will just delete this game because the developers would rather make a buck than let people enjoy a free game that’s been online for decades.

by Fi*****, 2026-02-12

The game won’t let me play and keeps crashing. Fix it please

by Wa*****, 2025-03-16

So basically, I was doing the yes or no questions from the beginning of the game. I pressed yes for the help question before the game started. When I pressed yes it quickly exit me out the game. So I removed the game and downloaded it back, instead of me putting yes for help I put no and it still logged me out😭!!! Help me find out this issue!!!