# Pet Shop Story™

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id481890182](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id481890182)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id481890182`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Storm8 Studios
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (4,695 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-10-30
- **First published:** 2011-12-08
- **Size:** 132 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pet-shop-story/id481890182)
- **Website:** [http://storm8-studios.com](http://storm8-studios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/](http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #28,201 — Overall
- #17 — animal

## Review summary

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- Lack of updates/neglect by developers; outdated content and limited new features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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id481890182)