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Virtual Villagers 3

LDW Software, LLC · Games · Japan store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$640
Likely $213 to $1.9K
▼ 33.9% in 13 days
New ratings
+0
in 2 days, 332 in total
Rating
4.5 of 5
2 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 0 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$7.7K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
70 to 200
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Philippines #86 Games: Family$640 · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (1.8 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
2
AVG RATING
4.50
PRICE
¥150
AGE
17.0y
LAST UPDATE
3321d ago
VERSION
1.3.1
SIZE
55 MB
AGE RATING
9+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
8 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+0
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Oct 10, 2026$968 a month
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Oct 18, 2026$867 a month
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Oct 21, 2026$659 a month
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Oct 23, 2026$640 a month
Oct 24, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 22, 2026332 ratings
Oct 23, 2026332 ratings
Oct 24, 2026332 ratings
332 on Oct 22, 2026, 332 on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.6 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.2 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share14%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 6118 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases342 days
From the last 4 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
2 ratings
5★50%
4★50%
3★0%
2★0%
1★0%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Japan App Store, Jan 23, 2010 to Jan 24, 2026: 14% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Crashes and freezes30%

21 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ When i bought this app my ipod started turning off randomly and freezing all the time but when i deleted it my ipod went back to normal!
★★★★★ I don't know if this is from os4.3, but it has crashed so many times that I must have reconstructed the alc.
★★★★★ fun but keeps crashing and losing progress.
Bugs, things not working23%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Every time I set a villager on something it says "this rock is too hot to pick up." I can't have them do anything because of this glitch.
★★★★★ Okay, so I LOVED this game until all of the sudden whenever I make my villagers do anything it'll say "ouch! The gem is too hot to touch!" NO MATTER WHAT I DO!!! It's really annoying. I've rebooted the game several…
★★★★★ There is a glitch where the statue stops at the top of the hill, can you please fix it?
Price and subscription11%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Love the game but can't play cause it crash way to much thank apple for letting spend more money on apps that don't work :-(
★★★★★ I keep putting the people on the beehive and nothing is happening this game was a waste of money my whole village is dead everytime I can't get any mo fo food
★★★★★ The food situation is very frustrating, I looked at the free trial pc version and it is much better.
Lost data, sync, backup11%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Love the game, but after the honey is gone, I have no food!
★★★★★ When i bought this app my ipod started turning off randomly and freezing all the time but when i deleted it my ipod went back to normal!
★★★★★ I live this game, but I deleted by accident.
Worse after an update10%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I figured there was some sort of update but I can't find it.
★★★★★ When ever I try to pick it my iPad crashes please update.
★★★★★ I had 125 food then it sent me to my home page I was gone for a second it said I had 49 food what's up with that!then I work on the building when I came back it said I didn't start on it whats up with that and all of…
Limits, credits, locked features3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So, I thought that you could just upgrade your game and keep your original villagers but with an increased population limit and capabilities.
★★★★★ So please dont buy this game, even if u have to pay for it, its still really bad
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • No a big problem but it would be better if it was fixed. 4★, Jul 14, 2013
  • U now have honey :) Orchard: U need to have level 2 restoration and at least 3 adept builders. 5★, Jun 10, 2013
  • Needs more food sources and be able to plant more things my people just died out I had 35 people and in an hour 10 died then I made 10 more and overnight there were 3 left! 3★, Jun 29, 2012
  • Guys women over 50 have no children I suggest 20/45 and all my villagers are old I need to have that hitch where they dont age !!!!!!! 5★, Mar 27, 2012
  • If so can you make it an app. 5★, Mar 3, 2012
  • Of you can, please address to Michael Caputo. 5★, Jan 21, 2012
  • Can someone please give me an answer ASAP! 5★, Jul 19, 2011
  • If you really want me to stay, I will need a few people to help me out and get the business running again! 5★, Jul 3, 2011
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
please fix6game crashes4keeps crashing3love the game4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive13%

53 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The development of the series has been very enjoyable.
★★★★★ They have this wonderful ambiance and feel to them that makes them so peaceful and enjoyable.
★★★★★ I really enjoyed this on my iPhone.
Useful, it helps3%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ And the chief can only make magic food one every 24 hours, so that barely helps.
★★★★★ You need to, I mean need to make a more modern one. Like virtual city or something.
★★★★★ I need just about everything! How do solve all of the puzzles, fix the bath, and get more food!?!? Please help!!
Fast2%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ How do you get tech points fast???
★★★★★ And is there anyway to get a adept scientist fast?
★★★★★ Im having trouble......The villagers refuse to research and i only have 128 and so far i only have 1 and the others refuse....i really need the help! I have the Vitural Villagers 2 and im addited to it(; and when i…
Worth the money2%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Only a dollar, and it is so fun :) TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
★★★★★ but get free first to see if u like it
★★★★★ I first played this game as a free trial on my new laptop and was so dissappointed when my time ran out and lost my village.
Easy to use2%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It was easy to handle and didn't always take up my time or give me notifications like other games.
★★★★★ I've noticed a lot of people have said their people r dead from starvation :/ it's easy.
★★★★★ I just got this today, but it's easy to see it's gonna be good.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, Japan App Store.

★★★★★Jan 24, 2026
One of my Favorites!

I’ve loved this game since I played it the first time. I remember getting introduced to the Virtual Villagers games by my mom when I was little and I was so excited to find them on the app store. I’m in my 20s now and still love them so much!

★★★★★Sep 20, 2021
Don’t Buy the cheap version

Don’t buy the 99 cent. It is very bad and cheap to look at just pay the 1.99

★★★★★Oct 21, 2020
Wish it was optimized

This is by far my favorite of the virtual villagers games. Although it’s not optimized for iPhone X and up phones. Disappointing but still a great game.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2020
Vv3

This game is super slow and it’s hard to keep food.. Need to upgrade ASAP

★★★★★Jul 20, 2020
Game got stuck

I want my money back! Overall the game is enjoyable and I like it just fine... but during the statue repair, it got stuck at the top of the hill and I can’t get my chief or any of my master builders to continue. I looked it up and apparently lots of people have had this issue... yet it wasn’t fixed. Not cool! I had almost finished all the puzzles. I don’t want to start over just to get this far and it get stuck again.

★★★★★May 11, 2019
Great story line, but keeps randomly restarting my village.

I’ve always loved these games, I grew up playing them, so when I found them on the App Store I was more than thrilled! The development of the series has been very enjoyable. After completing the first two I was excited to start the 3rd. However after I had finally gotten my village stable, techs unlocked, population growing, etc. I closed the app and when I came back my village was gone and it had started over?? I’m now back at 8 villagers with no tech nor collectibles. This has happened a few times now and it’s making it hard wanting to continue playing.

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What's new in 1.3.1

Hello Virtual Villagers fans! We've updated Virtual Villagers 3: Secret City to support the latest devices and iOS versions! Millions of loyal fans have enjoyed the award-winning Virtual Villagers series, and we're happy to invite you back one of our favourites. Revisit the classic third instalment of the franchise, and guide your fledgling tribe to investigate and discover the mysterious remains of a ruined city! Return to Isola and help your villagers thrive and prosper! If you enjoy the Virtual Villagers series, don't forget to check us out at www.virtualvillagers.com. We love to hear your feedback, and have plenty of exciting new things planned in the future!

Released Oct 31, 2009. Current version shipped Sep 19, 2017.

Store description

Villagers: The Secret City is the third chapter in the award-winning Virtual Villagers series from the creators of Fish Tycoon and Virtual Families. This is the same game that became a best-selling Windows and Mac sensation! Care for and nurture a tribe of little people by teaching them the basics of survival. Grow a small village in your iPhone: your little villagers have food needs, housing needs, technologies to research and diseases to fight! As the tribe grows and prospers, the villagers become curious about the ruined city they have discovered and the secrets it holds. The game continues to progress in true real time, even when your iPhone is turned off, so don’t forget to check in regularly to care for your tribe, help them gain skills and technology, and enable them to discover the secrets that lay waiting for them. How will you lead your tribe? More about Virtual Villagers: The Secret City: * Real-time weather! Clouds, fog, and sudden downpours that drench your tribe. * Real-time game play, with new surprises every time you turn on the game! * Discover who among your tribe is destined to become Chief! * Investigate and rebuild the remains of a ruined city! * Find new sources of food for your villagers! * Help your villagers make a variety of unique potions from hidden herbs, many with unpredictable effects. * Dozens of new collectibles for children to retrieve. * Raise children who resemble their parents. * Watch your villagers thrive, and then grow old, slow and grey. * Help your villagers unravel the mysteries of Isola! Virtual Villagers have been awarded with: * Sim Game of the Year – Game Tunnel * The Zeebys – Gamezebo * Parents Choice Recommended Award * iParenting Media Award Recommended for people who enjoy casual sims and adventure stories like the Lost TV series and Survivor! Visit our Official Virtual Villagers site at www.VirtualVillagers.com for instructions, strategy guides, and much more!

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