# Virtual Villagers 4

> Save the Tree of Life!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id428970841](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id428970841)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id428970841`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LDW Software, LLC
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (501 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-19
- **First published:** 2011-04-08
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-villagers-4/id428970841)
- **Website:** [http://www.VirtualVillagers.com](http://www.virtualvillagers.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ldw.com/privacy\_legal.php](http://www.ldw.com/privacy_legal.php)

## Description

Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life is the fourth chapter in the award-winning Virtual Villagers series. You guide a tribe of refugees on the mysterious island of Isola, exploring the hidden eastern shore to uncover secrets and save the Tree of Life.

The game features a custom-start option, an updated UI and vivid map, real-time weather, dozens of achievements, and continuous real-time gameplay—even when you turn your device off. It’s a story-driven casual simulation loved by fans of adventure and exploration.

## Rankings

- #75,767 — Overall
- #19 — Family (Paid)

## Review summary

Reviews praise real-time, large-village gameplay and low price, but repeatedly cite glitches, data-transfer issues between free/paid versions, missing rename options on iPhone, and a desire for more updates and content.

### Pros

- Real-time gameplay that feels lively and engaging.
- Large village population capacity (60+ villagers) and growth.
- Nostalgic appeal for Virtual Villagers fans and generally fun, addictive gameplay.
- Low price (about $0.99) and good value.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches/bugs causing unresponsive controls, crashes, and failure to gather items.
- Inability to transfer progress from the free version to the paid version (start over) and lack of cross-version compatibility.
- Missing rename feature on iPhone and cross-device inconsistency (iPad had renaming; iPhone lacks).
- Lack of updates/new content; desire for more islands, exploration, and ongoing development.

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