Pet Shop Story™

Name: Pet Shop Story™
Rating: 4.2 (4695 reviews)
Author: Storm8 Studios

By: Storm8 Studios App

Simulation

Overview

Version:

1.2.1

Last updated: 2019-10-30

Features & Capabilities

Pet Shop Story is a vibrant pet simulation where you own dogs, cats, birds, and more. Mix and match to create designer breeds, breed babies, and design habitats that are fun for animals and you. Earn rewards by completing goals and meet new friends by visiting neighboring Pet Shops.

This free-to-play title receives weekly updates with new pets, decorations, and breeding combinations. Invite Facebook or Storm8 friends to join the fun, enjoy sharp graphics and social play, and remember the game is online-only with optional in-app purchases.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Storm8 Studios

Rating:

4.20

(4,695) 4 new ratings

Version:

1.2.1 Last updated: 2019-10-30

Version code:

833345671

Creation date:

2011-12-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

132.33MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 28,190 ▼ 20

Other rankings

#17 in animal keyword 18 ▲ 2

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Storm8 Studios

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pet-shop-story/id481890182

Website:

http://storm8-studios.com

User Reviews

Overall, Pet Shop Story™ is a charming, nostalgia-fueled game with cute animals and simple, family-friendly fun that fans can enjoy. However, the enthusiasm is often tempered by serious pay-to-play concerns, with gem currency that’s hard to earn and mostly tied to purchases. Many players also report years-long neglect by the developer, a lack of updates, and content becoming stale. Technical bugs, flaky progress, and problematic breeding mechanics add frustration, as do intrusive ads and pop-ups. Monetization and maintenance issues limit its lasting appeal.

Pros

Nostalgia for longtime players
Cute animals and appealing pet design
Fun, casual, easy-to-pick-up gameplay
Rich variety of pets to collect

Cons

Gems-based monetization; hard to earn; progression gated behind purchases
Lack of updates/neglect by developers; outdated content and limited new features
Persistent bugs and progress-loss issues (level glitches, missing pets)
Breeding mechanics can be unfair/expensive, with sick babies and costly fixes
Intrusive ads and cross-promotions; frequent prompts to buy or visit other Storm8 games

Recent reviews

I contacted support to help with my missing chihuahua and my ticket was closed with no help or email support. Very disappointed in this game considering that i’m a paying customer since there’s no other way to get gems. I’m considering quitting the game after this but the community is nice. However, there’s no point if the game can barely function the way it should. The forum has discussed this issue of pets disappearing for years so i’m surprised this hasn’t been patched yet. Others said this was resolved through email so I’m not sure why my situation was different or if they just don’t care anymore. Will change my review if i’m offered support.