# Virtual Families

> Adopt a family in your pocket!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320300350](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320300350)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id320300350`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LDW Software, LLC
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (3,081 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-10-19
- **First published:** 2009-06-25
- **Size:** 149 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-families/id320300350)
- **Website:** [http://www.VirtualFamilies.com](http://www.virtualfamilies.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ldw.com/privacy\_legal.php](http://www.ldw.com/privacy_legal.php)

## Description

Adopt a little family in true real time. Virtual Families is a casual life sim where you guide a growing family: assign careers, nurture relationships, expand the home, and respond to random events that appear in daily life.

Watch your characters mature across generations, marry for love or money, raise children who head off to college, and collect trophies and collectibles as you progress. Real-time gameplay continues even when your iPhone is off, delivering a fresh, pocket-sized experience every time you play.

## Rankings

- #34,629 — Overall
- #81 — family

## Review summary

Many reviews celebrate nostalgia, the wholesome family-care concept, and the game’s enduring charm, but common complaints cite outdated content, limited customization and generation options, and a lack of social features. Players frequently request updates, more features, bigger houses, and a new release (VF3) to keep the experience fresh.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and enduring appeal for longtime players.
- Wholesome family-care vibe that makes caring for a virtual family feel meaningful.
- Simple, accessible gameplay with a classic, charm-filled feel.
- Longevity and continued availability on the App Store for years.
- Occasional positive touches like hidden features and a small virtual store.

### Cons

- Outdated, with limited content and upgrades; you can only upgrade 3 rooms and there are no furniture, decorating options, or challenges.
- Limited generation options and customization (only two adults to pick from; no naming of characters; few appearance options).
- Lack of social/inter-family interaction features (neighbors, parties, cross-family events are absent).
- Frequent requests for updates and more features (bigger houses, more rooms, open-world elements).
- Desire for a new release and ongoing development (Virtual Families 3) with continued support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id320300350)