Report updated Apr 1, 2026
My Puppy Friend
v1.0.7Young children and pet lovers who enjoy casual, creative, and interactive pet-themed simulation games.
What Is My Puppy Friend?
Launched Jan 5, 2018
Updated Oct 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Interactive care activities including feeding and bathing pets to maintain their health and happiness.
Customization options to dress up pets in chic outfits and makeup for pet shows.
Variety of mini-games like parkour and bone-seeking to earn coins and rewards.
Collect hearts through mini-games to unlock show participation and earn exclusive decorations.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate visual appeal and concept and engagement for children, but report excessive advertising and aggressive monetization.”
What Users Love
This game is really cute
This game is soooo beautiful and this puppy is very cute
I let my cousin play on my iPad and she loves playing this game a lot
My baby loves this
Pain Points
THE ADS KEEP POOPIN UP AND IT IS ANNOYING
every 5 to 10 second there is ad
There is nothing to do if you don’t buy it
You have to pay actual money to get the Husky, Samoyed, and Toy Poodle
when she is at the salon and wants to wash the dog she is unable to pick a shampoo bottle
when I tried to dye the puppies hair in the salon it wouldn’t work and the brush wouldn’t move
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong visual design and aesthetic appeal
- Established brand presence with high download volume
- Intuitive and engaging core gameplay loop
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive ad frequency
- Technical instability in core mini-games
- Aggressive pay-walls for basic content
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce a 'remove ads' IAP to improve user satisfaction
- Expand social/sharing features for pet styling
- Optimize performance to reduce negative review impact
Market Threats
- Rising popularity of 'merge' and 'narrative' pet games
- Strong competition from established industry leaders
- Potential for declining store ratings to hurt acquisition
Who competes with My Puppy Friend?
The Nemesis
Dr. Panda Town: Pet World
★3.8 (775)Dr. Panda Ltd
Competes directly on the pet care and styling aspect, featuring high-fidelity puppy collection and customization.
Contenders
What are the key takeaways?
My Puppy Friend is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.3/5 rating from 26.3K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate visual appeal and concept, though excessive advertising remains a common concern.
Best for: Young children and pet lovers who enjoy casual, creative, and interactive pet-themed simulation games.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a 'freemium' model targeting children, utilizing in-app purchases for cosmetic upgrades and content expansion.
iOS Version
1.0.7
Android Version
1.1.3
Release Date
Jan 5, 2018
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Libii Tech Limited