Talking Dog — Virtual Pet Game
On the App Store: Talking Dog – Virtual Pet Game · On Google Play: Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie
Talking Dog is a free virtual pet game for iPhone, iPad and Android in which you care for Archie the corgi, decorate his home and unlock story episodes. It is published on Google Play under the title Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie.
At a glance
- App Store title
- Talking Dog – Virtual Pet Game
- Google Play title
- Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie
- Publisher (iOS)
- Brainytrainee Ltd (App Store, verified 13 August 2026)
- Publisher (Android)
- Brainytrainee Ltd (Google Play, verified 13 August 2026)
- Genre
- Virtual pet
- Available on
- iPhone, iPad and iPod touch · Android phones and tablets
- Minimum OS (iOS)
- iOS 15.0
- Price
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
- Yes — an auto-renewing premium subscription plus one-off purchases for skins, modes and in-game currency
- Subscription
- Yes — free 3-day trial that automatically becomes a weekly subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends
- Ads
- Yes in the free version; premium access removes them
- Chat / social
- No open chat, messaging or voice. The game has no player-to-player features.
- Online / offline
- Pet care works offline. Some features need a connection.
- Age / content rating
- 4+ (App Store) · Everyone (Google Play) · For parents
- App Store rating
- ★ 4.4 from 694 ratings (App Store US, 13 August 2026)
- Google Play rating
- Google Play does not display a score for this listing yet
- Google Play installs
- 5,000+ (Google Play US, 13 August 2026)
- Current version (iOS)
- 1.5.49 — updated 24 February 2026 (App Store, 13 August 2026)
- First released (iOS)
- 18 June 2025
- Languages (iOS)
- English
- Apple App ID
- 6477289107
- Android package
virtual.pet.care.simulator- Facts verified
- 13 August 2026
About Talking Dog
Talking Dog is a pet care simulator built around one character: Archie, a corgi who reacts to what you do and repeats what you say back to you. Feeding, washing and playing work the way they do in most care sims, but the part that keeps players returning is the story — episodes unlock as you keep looking after him.
One thing to know before you search for it: on Google Play the game is listed as Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie, not as Talking Dog. Both listings are the same game from the same publisher.
Screenshots
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How Talking Dog plays
Archie has the usual care meters — hunger, cleanliness, energy, mood — and each is handled through a short interaction rather than a menu. Talk to him and he repeats it back in a corgi voice, which is where most of the game's humour comes from.
Progress unlocks two things in parallel: furniture and decorations for his home, and story episodes that give the care loop somewhere to go. It rewards a few minutes a day rather than long sessions.
What you can do
- Care for Archie the corgi: feeding, washing, sleep and play
- He repeats what you say back in his own voice
- Story episodes that unlock as you keep playing
- Furniture and decorations for his home
- Mini-games between care routines
Devices and platforms
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch · Android phones and tablets. Pet care works offline. Some features need a connection.
Getting started with Archie
Keep his mood meter up before chasing decorations — episodes unlock faster when he is happy. The mini-games pay out more than routine care does, so if you only have a couple of minutes, play one rather than topping up every meter.
Purchases and subscription
What premium costs and what it unlocks
| Plan | Price (US App Store) |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 3 days, then becomes the weekly plan |
| Weekly | $9.99 |
| Monthly | $19.99 |
| Yearly | $49.99 |
Auto-renewal: Free three-day trial. It converts automatically to the weekly subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends.
Premium includes
- More clothes for your dog
- 3 extra lives in mini-games
- 1000 coins every day
- 1000 bucks every day
Also sold separately
Coin packs, starter and treasure kits.
Prices are US App Store prices checked on 14 August 2026 and vary by region. Subscriptions renew until cancelled in your Apple ID account settings. Checked against the App Store listing on .
Safety, purchases and support
No open chat, messaging or voice. The game has no player-to-player features. All payments run through Apple's or Google's own purchase systems, so we never see card details, and purchases can be blocked at device level. Our information for parents covers content ratings, ads and controls; privacy policy and support contact are one click away.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Talking Dog called Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie on Google Play?
The same game is listed under different titles on the two stores: Talking Dog – Virtual Pet Game on the App Store, and Virtual Pet Simulator - Archie on Google Play. Both are published by Brainytrainee Ltd and both links on this page point at the official listings.
Is Talking Dog free?
It is free to download and the core care loop is free to play. There is also an auto-renewing premium subscription — a free three-day trial that becomes $9.99 a week unless you cancel — covering extra clothes, extra lives in mini-games and daily coins and bucks. Coin packs and kits can be bought outright instead. See the monetisation table.
What do you do in the game?
You look after Archie: feeding, washing, letting him rest and playing with him. He repeats back what you say, and story episodes unlock as you keep caring for him. You also earn furniture and decorations for his home.
Which devices does it run on?
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 15.0 or later, and Android phones and tablets via Google Play. The current release is in English.
What age rating does Talking Dog have?
Apple rates it 4+ on the App Store and Google rates it Everyone on Google Play. In terms of content: there is no open chat with other players and nothing scary — it is care, decoration and story. Purchases run through Apple and Google and can be restricted at device level; see our guidance for parents.
Facts on this page were checked against the live store listings on . Publisher, store titles, ratings, version and availability all come from those listings.