Pou review

Pou is the simple classic of the genre and still sells today. The App Store listing describes the loop in a few lines: feed Pou, clean it, play with it and watch it grow while you level up and earn wallpapers and outfits. Coins come from games in the Game Room, potions are mixed in the Lab, and you can dress Pou in outfits, hats and eyeglasses, decorate each room, earn achievements and visit friends. You can also talk to Pou and hear it talk back. On the US App Store it costs $1.99, and the listing still sells optional coin packs from $0.99 up to $24.99. That upfront price is what separates it from the free picks here. The 104.6 MB download is the smallest on the list and it is offered in 25 languages. Players who want more worlds and activities will find more in My Talking Tom 2. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Players who want a simple, classic pet game for a one-time price.

Price

$1.99 upfront on the US App Store; optional coin packs from $0.99.

Pou Alien Pet! $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Feed and take care of Pou and watch it grow
• Play games in the Game Room to collect coins
• Experiment with potions at the Lab
• Customize Pou with outfits, hats, eyeglasses and room wallpapers
• Visit friends and talk to Pou to hear it repeat you

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Small 104.6 MB download that is easy to start
• Strength: Available in English and 24 more languages
• Strength: Rated 4+ and ranked in the US App Store Family chart
• Weakness: Costs $1.99 on the US App Store before any purchases
• Weakness: Fewer activities documented than My Talking Tom 2
• Weakness: Coin packs go up to $24.99

Key facts

• Developer: Zakeh Limited
• Age rating: 4+
• Languages: English and 24 more
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later

Where it ranks

Pou is No. 3 in our Best Virtual Pet Games verdict.