If you are unable to afford your own aquarium and can't install a pond in your yard, then check out our list of the best virtual aquarium and pond apps for the iPhone.
The best virtual pond and aquarium apps for the iPhone
19 Dec 2020, by  Cherry Mae Torrevillas
Fish Mania, a virtual aquarium app’s unparalleled gaming experience is a delightful blend of Match 3 and fish raising fun. Cozy up with engagingly original Match 3 levels, collect all kinds of distinctive fish that will keep you company while you have fun feeding them, and use countless enchanting decorations to create your exclusive aquatic world! Don’t hesitate—take the dive now!
- Distinctive gameplay fusion: Match 3 and fish raising
- Challenge hundreds of fantastically fun Match 3 levels
- Currently the game has 801 levels. Come and beat them!
- Feed dozens of extraordinarily diverse 3D fish
- Collect hundreds of exquisite decorations
- Unlock many unique aquariums with spectacular themes
- Experience novel interactive fish feeding gameplay
- Supports tablets
- Horizontal game display
It is the iPad/iPhone version of the popular mac app “Aquarium live hd” which has so far reached #1 in the entertainment category in 28 countries. Turn your iPhone/iPad into a beautiful aquarium. Very relaxing to have running in the background while you work or rest.
- All HD videos are unique and approximately 6-8 minutes long
- Sound modes: Sound Mix, Music or Mute
- Sleep timer option
- Looped playback with smooth, almost unnoticeable transitions
This is one of the cuter aquarium apps available in the App Store, and puts you in a morally questionable position as you can choose to let your fish live and thrive, or starve and die!
- 2D pencil graphics
- Fish simulations such as eye-flapping are included
- Use a woolen cap on the fish to help prevent the flu
- Get funny messages about your fish from time to time
- Ad-supported app with option to remove ads for 99 cents
This free app comes with more than 200 3D fish and sharks as well as more than 85 adornments to help you build your little fish farm.
- Customize your aquarium to your preferences
- Feed your fish, tap at them, or simply watch them play
- Buy, raise, breed, and sell your fish to level up
- Create up to 18 freshwater or saltwater aquariums
- Play on-the-go without the need for an internet connection
Have this relaxing aquarium app running in the background whether you want to increase focus during work or take a break to relax.
- Full HD videos of fishes
- Discreet interface
- Five-second music options
- Also imports tracks from your iPod
- Full portrait mode
Customize your saltwater aquarium and enjoy the HD display as you relieve stress as well as learn about various fish and their nature.
- Functional saltwater aquarium
- Interactive dynamic cameras
- Realistic animations
- Customizable aquariums
- Detailed interactivity
It’s not food, but it’s just as awesome!
- Inspired by the Great Barrier Reef
- Full 3D functionality
- Download new fish species
- Interact with your fish
- Select any background image from your camera roll