# Pou

> Alien Pet!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id575154654](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id575154654)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id575154654`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zakeh Limited
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (3,893 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.135
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-06
- **First published:** 2012-11-26
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pou/id575154654)
- **Website:** [https://pou.me](https://pou.me/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://help.pou.me/privacy-policy.php](http://help.pou.me/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

Pou: Alien Pet is a playful Chrome extension that lets you care for Pou, your own alien pet. Feed, clean, and play to help Pou grow, and customize its look with outfits, hats, eyeglasses, and wallpaper for each room. Earn coins, unlock achievements, and explore the Lab and Game Room.

Connect with friends by visiting and playing together, and share feedback to help improve Pou. Support is available through the help page if issues arise.

## Rankings

- #30,246 — Overall
- #2 — Family (Paid)
- #7 — Simulation (Paid)

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Pou for nostalgia, its cute character, fun mini-games, and relaxing play. However, repeated issues include stability problems (crashes/erasing progress), heavy content locked behind high levels, and monetization concerns (pay-to-play). The game shines in charm and memory, but updates, balance, and accessibility are recurring pain points.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and fond memories of childhood.
- Pou is a cute and lovable character.
- Enjoyable mini-games that save the gameplay.
- Relaxing to play and a good way to pass the time.
- Nice customization options (color changes and outfits).

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes; app can crash or erase progress.
- Progression gating where most content is locked behind high levels.
- Paid app price (around $1.99); many players feel it isn’t worth it.
- Grindy progression and slow in-game currency make advancement tedious.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id575154654)