Mobile companion that customizes GTA V vehicles and trains Chop through simple mini games
Mobile companion that customizes GTA V vehicles and trains Chop through simple mini games
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Program license Free
Developer Rockstar Games
Version 1.11.44.3-google
Works under Android
Also known as iFruit
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(52 votes)
Developer
Rockstar Games
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
1.11.44.3-google
Also known as
iFruit
Pros
- Free companion app that links directly with Grand Theft Auto V
- Quick car customization and license plate creation via LS Customs
- Chop mini-game offers small in-game bonuses
Cons
- Home screen cluttered with links to paid titles
- Only two substantial features, each fairly shallow
- Inconsistent login and sync stability on Android
Handheld garage and dog training utility for Grand Theft Auto V fans
Setup and Interface
Launching Grand Theft Auto: iFruit opens a mock smartphone dashboard packed with colorful icons. Some lead directly to Google Play listings for older GTA titles, an approach that can feel like advertising rather than functionality. Once past that screen, the app asks for a Rockstar Social Club login, then syncs with the player’s Grand Theft Auto V profile.
LS Customs
The main attraction is LS Customs, a remote garage that mirrors the Los Santos body shop from the console and PC game. Players can repaint or retune the default vehicles of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, choose wheel styles, and create personalized license plates. Changes saved in the app transfer to the main game at the next session, so the crew’s cars appear exactly as designed without spending console time on cosmetic tweaks. The menu is straightforward but lacks the deeper mechanical mods available in Grand Theft Auto V itself, keeping the experience brief and mostly cosmetic.
Chop the Dog
The second core feature is a virtual-pet module for Chop, Franklin’s loyal Rottweiler. Feeding, watering, and cleaning up after the dog follow a simple timer system that rewards frequent check-ins. Training sessions include swiping gestures to teach tricks, while the walking mini-game asks the player to draw paths around potential canine conflicts in a small park map. Successful outings improve Chop’s behavior in Grand Theft Auto V, making him more responsive during story missions. The mechanics echo classic mobile pet simulators, offering quick interaction rather than depth.
Performance and Stability
iFruit is offered free of charge, but the Android version has a mixed record on stability. Occasional login errors or prolonged synchronizing screens can interrupt progress, and some users may need to restart the app to push modifications to the console. Graphics are serviceable, using crisp artwork that matches the Grand Theft Auto aesthetic, yet the overall package feels barebones once the two primary tools are explored.
Verdict
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit succeeds as a light companion, letting players handle vehicle aesthetics and keep Chop in line while away from the main game. However, the limited scope and promotional buttons crowding the home screen prevent it from becoming an indispensable addition to the Los Santos experience.
Pros
- Free companion app that links directly with Grand Theft Auto V
- Quick car customization and license plate creation via LS Customs
- Chop mini-game offers small in-game bonuses
Cons
- Home screen cluttered with links to paid titles
- Only two substantial features, each fairly shallow
- Inconsistent login and sync stability on Android
Pros
- Funny interface that parodies a smartphone's home screen.
- Can be synced with your Rockstar account to get you in-game items.
- Comes with two interesting mini games.
- Some actions in iFruit can transfer over to your main GTA V game.
Cons
- Overly simple mini games can make them boring after a while.
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit is a companion game for Rockstar's popular GTA V video game. If you love the main game, this free mobile companion is worth checking out. You can use it to access the Rockstar Social Club, get news and updates on upcoming products, buy related merchandise and play two fun mini games.
Take Your GTA V Experience With You
As you may have guessed, the iFruit name is a parody of Apple's popular iPhone. When you open the game, you'll be greeted with a familiar imitation of the iOS interface that displays the main functions of the game.
The Social Club is where you go to sign in with your existing Rockstar Social Club account. It shows you the latest news and updates related to GTA V and other Rockstar games. You can use this section to edit some of your in-game information if you've linked your game to your Rockstar Social Club screen name.
By opening up the Lifeinvader virtual app, you will be taken to the fictional social network used in GTA V, which is an obvious parody of Facebook. Lifeinvader lets you have some humorous interactions with residents and businesses in Los Santos. It also has a more practical role, as you can get in-game bonus items and discounts by pressing the "Stalk" button on various Lifeinvader pages, just like you would follow people on Facebook in real life.
The Store app is just a Grand Theft Auto merchandise outlet where you can buy real items. Games, clothing and accessories, posters and other items from the GTA series and other Rockstar franchises are offered here. Though the in-game app isn't much different from Rockstar's web store, you may find special deals on selected items from time to time.
Fun GTA V Style Mini Games Await
While you will see icons for GTA III and Vice City, these simply take you to the Google Play pages where you can buy them. Los Santos Customs and Chop the Dog are the two free mini games included in Grand Theft Auto: iFruit.
Los Santos Customs takes you to a garage where you can pimp your digital ride. It offers you many customization options for cars belonging to the three main characters in the game. You can even create a customized license plate, which is an interesting feature as it isn't offered in the main game.
Chop the Dog is the most entertaining part of the companion game. It opens up a game with graphics similar to other virtual pet apps. This is where you'll train, play with and take care of Chop, the canine companion of GTA V character Franklin. As you start playing, you'll quickly see that despite the cute appearance, the game fits in perfectly with the adult humor found in GTA V.
By keeping Chop the rottweiler happy and training him, he becomes a more valuable ally in the game and can find some rare virtual items. Chop the Dog also lets you take your canine companion on several missions. Keep an eye on him, as he tends to mate or fight with other dogs and likes to pull bikinis off ladies when taken to the beach.
While the mini games are fun to play, their simple nature can make them lose their entertainment value among some players. But for a free app, Grand Theft Auto: iFruit is still very good and any fan of GTA V will find at least a bit of fun in it.
Pros
- Funny interface that parodies a smartphone's home screen.
- Can be synced with your Rockstar account to get you in-game items.
- Comes with two interesting mini games.
- Some actions in iFruit can transfer over to your main GTA V game.
Cons
- Overly simple mini games can make them boring after a while.
