Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond

Name: Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond
Price: 1.49 USD
Rating: 4.7 (507 reviews)
Author: Masataka Hakozaki

Relaxing water surface app.

$1.49 · Designed for iPad

507 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Entertainment
Developer

Masataka Hakozaki
Language

EN
+ 1 More
Size

49.4
MB

◇◆ 15th Anniv. Sale 50% Off ◆◇ ‥∴ 3D evolved "RYUKIN" ∴‥ ‥∴ and free "Wa Kingyo LE" available ∴‥ Goldfishes drawn on the Japanese style of painting swim elegantly. You will be surprised at their cute movement and the clear water. Please scatter the flower-shaped bait. And enjoy a relaxing time. ************************************************** Introduced as "What's Hot" in 64 countries. Jan 2020 - No.1 Top Paid App in Japan. ************************************************** Video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gru8myVzQA (Please search with these words "Wa Kingyo" on YouTube.) Actions: - touching the goldfish - scattering bait that looks like flowers and leaves (please tap the lower right-hand corner to begin) - getting rid of the bait by tilting the iPhone - touching the water to make it ripple - making waves by shaking the iPhone Customize: - Background (11 images) - Bait (5 types) - Number of goldfish (up to 4) - Color of goldfish (4 colors, 10 combinations) - Size of goldfish - Sleep timer (5-60 minutes) - Sound volume Theme: "Wa" has several means "Peace", "Relaxation" and "Japan". And "Kingyo" means "Goldfish". The theme of this application is beauty and prettiness of the Japanese traditional classic art. The goldfish and background images are drawn like a Japanese traditional painting and industrial art object. The bait has a shape of the familiar flower and leaf (cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, camellia, myosotis, maple) for Japanese. Please feel Japanese mind. News & Support: @m_hakozaki on Twitter

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

507 Ratings

Perfect for calming anxiety and stress
06/01/2024

Squijium
There are lots of apps out there to use when you’re feeling anxious or stressed but for me they all have too many features, options, or game-like mechanics to even attempt to look through when I’m having a panic attack. I’ve been using this simple app for 11 years and it always helps ground me. The design is easy to use, and the simple mechanics mean I can just watch the beautiful art of the fish swim and the gentle sound of the water, interacting occasionally if I feel up to it. These fish have gotten me through some of my most difficult moments, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quick way to destress and take a moment to ground yourself!
Perfect for calming anxiety and stress
06/01/2024

Squijium

There are lots of apps out there to use when you’re feeling anxious or stressed but for me they all have too many features, options, or game-like mechanics to even attempt to look through when I’m having a panic attack. I’ve been using this simple app for 11 years and it always helps ground me. The design is easy to use, and the simple mechanics mean I can just watch the beautiful art of the fish swim and the gentle sound of the water, interacting occasionally if I feel up to it. These fish have gotten me through some of my most difficult moments, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quick way to destress and take a moment to ground yourself!
Even better than expected
02/05/2021

meh1216385
I love aquariums - I always appreciate doctor’s offices with live fish and go out of my way to be near koi ponds and fountains. I’ve read that being near moving fish has a soothing affect on the nervous system and I certainly can attest to this. There are other fish / koi apps but they seem to have more of either a game aspect or gimmicky cute aspect. This app is serene, low-frills, and perfect for the meditative effect I was looking for. I like to turn it on and lay the phone nearby when reading or doing repetitive activities. The backgrounds are elegant and the flowers flow and ripple naturally with the water. My only developer request is that the fish motion AI be improved slightly- it would be delightful for the fish to dart away when startled.
Even better than expected
02/05/2021

meh1216385

I love aquariums - I always appreciate doctor’s offices with live fish and go out of my way to be near koi ponds and fountains. I’ve read that being near moving fish has a soothing affect on the nervous system and I certainly can attest to this. There are other fish / koi apps but they seem to have more of either a game aspect or gimmicky cute aspect. This app is serene, low-frills, and perfect for the meditative effect I was looking for. I like to turn it on and lay the phone nearby when reading or doing repetitive activities. The backgrounds are elegant and the flowers flow and ripple naturally with the water. My only developer request is that the fish motion AI be improved slightly- it would be delightful for the fish to dart away when startled.
I Love Wa Kingyo! Daisuki!
07/19/2015

Soylent Jon
I love Wa Kingyo! It is simple and elegant, yet fascinating and beautiful. This app is great when you need a break from the world for a "Zen" moment of tranquility and relaxing contemplation.The lovely graphics, realistic fish motion and stunning water effects with gentle sound make this an all-time favorite app. I have had this app for several years (since iPhone 4), and it looks fantastic on iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air. Thanks to the developer for the iOS 8 update. Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hakozaki-san.
I Love Wa Kingyo! Daisuki!
07/19/2015

Soylent Jon

I love Wa Kingyo! It is simple and elegant, yet fascinating and beautiful. This app is great when you need a break from the world for a "Zen" moment of tranquility and relaxing contemplation.The lovely graphics, realistic fish motion and stunning water effects with gentle sound make this an all-time favorite app. I have had this app for several years (since iPhone 4), and it looks fantastic on iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air. Thanks to the developer for the iOS 8 update. Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hakozaki-san.
Wonderful water, however: UPDATE
03/13/2017

sarasarasarAAA
New:The app is better than I remember. It's unique and that is why I remembered and downloaded it again a long time later. It's funny because the fish are goldfish and not koi apparently; both fish are similar though. I love how serene it is, especially the water effect(s) and sound(s). To make the app even better would be to add more features, but it's fine in its simplicity. Old:The koi fish look unrealistic. Backgrounds are colorful and nice, but are like wallpaper (not in a good way). If the koi looked more realistic and so did the backgrounds, (ex: a pond) it would be perfect. Also, if the koi moved where you put your finger and you could feed them, then that would make this app much more interesting and a five-star app.
Wonderful water, however: UPDATE
03/13/2017

sarasarasarAAA

New:The app is better than I remember. It's unique and that is why I remembered and downloaded it again a long time later. It's funny because the fish are goldfish and not koi apparently; both fish are similar though. I love how serene it is, especially the water effect(s) and sound(s). To make the app even better would be to add more features, but it's fine in its simplicity. Old:The koi fish look unrealistic. Backgrounds are colorful and nice, but are like wallpaper (not in a good way). If the koi looked more realistic and so did the backgrounds, (ex: a pond) it would be perfect. Also, if the koi moved where you put your finger and you could feed them, then that would make this app much more interesting and a five-star app.