Pou ™ for iPhone

Quick description

Pou is a friendly alien pet simulation where you feed, clean, play with, and care for a little blob-like creature. Developed by Zakeh, the app offers a modern take on the pocket pets of the 1990s: simple mechanics, collectible cosmetics, and short mini-games that reward in-game currency.

How to look after Pou

• Feed Pou by dragging food to its mouth; regular meals keep the Food meter up.
• Clean Pou by rubbing soap or using the lab tools to remove dirt and heal ailments.
• Put Pou to sleep by turning off the lights when the Energy bar is low.
• Monitor the on-screen meters for Food, Health, Fun, and Energy to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Rooms and what they do

• Kitchen — where Pou eats and replenishes energy.
• Game room — plays mini-games that increase Pou’s Fun and earn coins.
• Bedroom — where Pou rests and regains energy.
• Laboratory — used for cleaning, treating illnesses, and other care functions.

Gameplay loop and rewards

Playing mini-games fills the Fun meter and grants coins. Coins purchase items such as clothing, toys, furniture, and decorative backgrounds to personalize Pou and its home. If you want items faster, the app supports in-app purchases to buy additional coins.

Mini-games and interaction

The mini-games are easy to learn and short, ranging from reflex challenges to pattern memory tests. Wins yield coins that fund customization. Pou reacts to touch — its eyes will follow your finger — and many actions are completed by dragging objects onto the pet.

Notifications and updates

Pou sends notifications to remind you when it needs food, attention, or cleaning. The developers release periodic updates that add backgrounds, maps, cosmetics, and gameplay optimizations. While the formula is charming, repetitive play can make the routine feel familiar quickly.

Recent additions and customization options

• New outfits like jerseys and tiger-themed costumes
• Additional wig styles including afro and wavy cuts
• Expanded hat options, from rap caps to novelty mafia hats
• More phone and wallpaper color choices for home decoration
• Extra foods, body stickers, and house & garden items
• New mini-games such as memory challenges and connect-style puzzles
• Social touches like a guestbook and new vocal reactions from Pou

Final note

Pou offers an approachable virtual pet experience with straightforward mechanics, collectible customization, and light arcade gameplay. It’s ideal for casual players who enjoy tending to a charming digital companion, though its repetitive nature and frequent alerts may not appeal to everyone.