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Hello Kitty friends

55
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Hello Kitty Friends is a free-to-play decorating and role-playing game that many users find misleadingly advertised, with complaints about non-Sanrio characters, basic gameplay, and long loading times, despite some players enjoying its entertainment value and Sanrio characters.

⚠ Not updated in 30 months, this app may be abandoned
4.4★ lifetime (11,001) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by KIDEO TECH LTD recent negative 42% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Misleading Advertising Gameplay Disappointment Entertainment Value Non-Sanrio Characters Technical Issues
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.4★ lifetime average

Hello Kitty Friends is a free mobile game featuring Sanrio characters, primarily focused on decorating and role-playing, which some users find entertaining. However, many recent reviews express disappointment due to misleading advertising, unexpected gameplay, and the inclusion of non-Sanrio characters.

What users like

  • Many players enjoy the game for its entertainment value and appeal to Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans.R2R6R10R15
  • The game includes favorite Sanrio characters.R22R45R50
  • It can be played without an internet connection.R36

What users complain about

  • Many users feel the game's advertising and store images are misleading, showing a different game than what is downloaded.R11R14R17R28
  • The gameplay is described as basic, boring, and not what was expected, often compared to 'Talking Tom' games rather than a cooking or lunchbox game.R3R11R16R20
  • The game includes non-Sanrio characters that some users dislike or find out of place.R1R14R18R38
  • Some users experienced extremely long loading or download times.R8R19
  • There are reports of inappropriate content, specifically naked pictures, appearing in the game.R9
  • The game has in-app purchases, with some content costing money.R7R49

Latest update · v2.2.4

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug Fixes and Enhancements.

Recurring themes

Misleading Advertising negative
A significant number of users downloaded the game expecting something different based on the app store images or title, often anticipating a cooking game like 'Hello Kitty Lunchbox' but receiving a decorating/role-playing game instead.R11R14R17R28
Gameplay Disappointment negative
Many reviewers found the actual gameplay to be basic, boring, or not engaging, with some comparing it to 'Talking Tom' games and expressing that it was designed for a very young audience.R3R11R16R20
Non-Sanrio Characters negative
Users frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of 'ugly' or 'bizarre' non-Sanrio characters (like pandas, hippos, or dogs) that they felt did not fit the Hello Kitty aesthetic or were not advertised clearly.R1R14R18R38
Entertainment Value positive
Despite the criticisms, a significant portion of recent reviewers found the game fun, entertaining, and enjoyable, especially for fans of Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters.R2R6R10R15
Technical Issues negative
Some users reported issues with extremely long loading or download times. One user also reported inappropriate content (naked pictures) appearing on screen.R8R9R19

Who it's for

This game is for young children and dedicated fans of Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters who enjoy decorating and simple role-playing games and don't mind the presence of non-Sanrio characters R22R50. It is not for users expecting a cooking or 'lunchbox' style game, those who dislike non-Sanrio characters, or anyone looking for complex gameplay R11R14R34.

Evidence note: The recent reviews show a mixed sentiment, with a notable portion of negative feedback centered on misleading advertising and unexpected gameplay. While there are many positive reviews, they often lack specific details beyond general enjoyment. The claim about inappropriate content is from a single review R9, but it is a serious concern.

Frequently asked

What kind of game is Hello Kitty Friends?
Hello Kitty Friends is primarily a decorating and role-playing game where players interact with Sanrio characters, contrary to some expectations of it being a cooking or 'lunchbox' game R40R20R34.
Does Hello Kitty Friends feature only Sanrio characters?
No, Hello Kitty Friends includes both Sanrio characters and other characters like pandas, hippos, and dogs, which some users dislike R1R14R38R39.
Is Hello Kitty Friends free to play?
Yes, the game is free to download, but it includes in-app purchases for additional content R7R49.
Are there any technical issues with Hello Kitty Friends?
Some users have reported very long loading or download times R8R19.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · US Increíble ameee: 🥰💕
  2. [R6] 5/5 · US Mükemmel ötesi!: Çok güzel ve sanki çocuğum varrrr
  3. [R10] 5/5 · US Because hello Kitty is my favorite: I give it a 5 star
  4. [R15] 5/5 · US I LOVE THIS GAMMEE: This is the best game I love this game I have pants of hello kitty
  5. [R22] 5/5 · US Why I gave it 5 stars: I love this game because it have my favorites Sanrio characters and have little bit of time ads
  6. [R45] 5/5 · US Hello kitty: Ya dame a kuromi y muy bonito juego
  7. [R50] 4/5 · US THE BEST GAME EVER: I love this game so much and it has all of my favorite Sanrio characters,like my personal favorites are kuromi and my melody. A 10/10 recommend this game for anyone that likes/loves Sanrio.
  8. [R36] 5/5 · US Es muy divertido y amooo a hello kitty y todos y lo mejor que es sin internet!!: Es muy bueno
  9. [R11] 2/5 · US well...: it was not what i was expecting i thought it would be just like the normal hello kitty lunchbox but its way different and kinda weird. it was kinda designed for a five year old... the ads are a bit long its kinda boring and i wish it was like how they showed it.. i guess i should have known because its never what its advertised but i guess i just wanted to see what it was... how i wanted
  10. [R14] 1/5 · US Scam!: The photo was nothing like the actual game. I downloaded it thinking that it was Hello Kitty Lunchbox, only to be jumpscared by this ugly panda role-play! SO BAD!
  11. [R17] 1/5 · US Ewwwwwwww!!!!!!: It’s not the same as the pictures 🙄 But ………Do better!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
  12. [R28] 5/5 · US Not great for me😔😔: Well, the game isn’t horrible it’s the pictures that are very misleading. They advertised it as a better game but when I downloaded this app it was the total complete opposite. I had downloaded the app because I love hello kitty but, when I had started playing it wasn’t what the picture had shown. So that really wasted my time. But, you guys did your best.
  13. [R3] 1/5 · US It is basic: The theme is simple complete tasks but it’s just TO BASIC
  14. [R16] 1/5 · US 😡: I hate the game so much and i love hello kitty so much But so not fun at all 😡
  15. [R20] 1/5 · US I don’t like it: Why does it say lunch box if it not even about food-
  16. [R1] 4/5 · US No panda or turtle.: Please don’t add those bizarre looking characters to the game. A game with such aesthetically pleasing characters in such a particular, cute art style. I very much personally, don’t want them in my game. I hate them. Please get rid of them. Please. I beg of you.
  17. [R18] 2/5 · US Not my thing: It needs more characters like talking tom a. 2/half star
  18. [R38] 4/5 · US It’s alright: I know the Sanrio characters But some characters I don’t know in this game:foxy hipo dogy and panda And pls take off the characters I don’t know Anywayz good game
  19. [R8] 1/5 · US Well…: It was loading for over a day.
  20. [R19] 2/5 · US My review: It was very fun but it took 9 hours to download and I had the world perfect internet
  21. [R9] 1/5 · US Discussing naked pictures at the top of the screen.: My grand daughters play this game. Opened it up and there were naked bodies on the top of screen so discussing. I will be deleting your game. I took a screenshot of the pictures displayed on your game for kids to see
  22. [R7] 3/5 · US My review: I love it but not that I have to pay
  23. [R49] 1/5 · US Bad: there are random character NOT EVEN SANRIO and EVERYTHING cost money and it’s extremely BORING PLZ DO NOT DOWNLOAD the previews are nothing like the game so DONT EVEN!!!💀💀
  24. [R34] 1/5 · US Disappointed: Hi don’t like this i thought you would make food for hello kitty but instead it’s like talking Tom
  25. [R40] 3/5 · US Confused 9 year old here: Hello there I got this game because I thought you would be able to cook and stuff but when I went in the app it was a decorating game also I got another game and its the exact same thing
  26. [R39] 1/5 · US Boring: Mad boring it’s not even what it says. It’s NOT EVEN SANRIO.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store