# Watchi - Virtual Pet for Wrist and Pocket!

> Family

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id971873673](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id971873673)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id971873673`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kasey Moffat
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-01-04
- **First published:** 2015-04-25
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watchi-virtual-pet-for-wrist-and-pocket/id971873673)
- **Website:** [https://twitter.com/WatchiApp](https://twitter.com/WatchiApp)

## Description

Watchi is a lovable virtual pet you can care for on your wrist and in your pocket. Nostalgic gameplay channels retro handheld vibes with 22 evolving characters, plus full animations on Apple Watch and a collection of mini-games that keep you engaged.

Free to download, with optional in-app purchases. If you’d rather avoid spending, you can disable purchases in your device settings. Feedback is welcome via Twitter @watchiapp and email watchiapp@gmail.com, and this page highlights Cult of Mac recognition and user testimonials.

## Rankings

- #162,461 — Overall

## Review summary

Watchi shows promise with a cute, retro Tamagotchi-like vibe and a simple pet-care concept for phones. However, the majority of reviews cite frequent crashes, poor Apple Watch compatibility, and limited content, with many players frustrated by incomplete cross-device support. The idea is delightful, but stability and polish are needed to realize its potential.

### Pros

- Cute, adorable visuals with a retro Tamagotchi feel.
- Nostalgic appeal that fans associate with classic virtual pets.
- Engaging concept on mobile when it runs smoothly, with enjoyable feeding/evolving mechanics.
- Easy to pick up and play, offering a simple pet-care loop.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes on iPhone and Apple Watch, interrupting core actions like feeding, shopping, and evolving.
- Poor Apple Watch support: screen cutoffs on smaller models (38mm/40mm), limited controls, and missing features compared to screenshots.
- Very limited, repetitive gameplay with few activities beyond feeding and cleaning.
- Cross-device issues: watch and phone experiences don’t sync well and the watch experience is often unusable.
- UI/visual glitches and placement bugs (e.g., furniture floating, items behind the TV) that disrupt gameplay.

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