Grand Theft Auto: Ifruit May 2026

Here is a look back at what made iFruit a staple for every aspiring kingpin and what has replaced it today. What was the iFruit App?

The iFruit app served as a bridge between your smartphone and your GTA V or GTA Online experience. It featured a variety of "mini-apps" that allowed you to manage your criminal empire while away from your console.

Long before the "can you pet the dog" meme, iFruit gave us a Tamagotchi-style minigame for Franklin’s Rottweiler, Chop. By feeding, watering, and playing with him in the app, you could improve his happiness and unlock new tricks (like sitting or begging) in the main game.

If you spent any time in Los Santos around 2013, you probably remember the "iFruit" craze. Released as a real-world companion to Grand Theft Auto V , it was Rockstar’s attempt to bring the game's satire into our actual pockets. But after nearly a decade of service, the app was officially .

Over time, the iFruit app became increasingly difficult to maintain. Users frequently reported long loading times and connectivity issues as mobile operating systems evolved while the app's code aged. Rockstar eventually decided to sunset the application to move toward more modern, web-based solutions. Grand Theft Auto V iFruit App Tutorial

The Rise and Fall of iFruit: A Look Back at GTA V’s Famous Companion App