# Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game — Cute dynamic standby animals

> Customizable pixel art pets for your device's home and lock screens. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Selig.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 36,266 App Store ratings · 746 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.3 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232/reviews.md

## What is Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game?

Pixel Pals is an incredible app for customizing your Home Screen and Lock Screen, as well as Live Activities, allowing you to place adorable pets called Pixel Pals that you can customize and enjoy as you swipe through your apps or unlock your phone, making each interaction just that much happier!

They're beautiful pixel art renditions of animals, a nostalgic art style that's really delightful to take in.

Pixel Pals includes a variety of animals for you to customize and enjoy:

- Dog (named Rupert)
- Cat (named Hugo)
- Hedgehog (named Chortley)
- Fox (named Finnegan)
- Axolotl (named Mochi)
- Otter (named Nugget)
- Bat (named Fu-Fu)
- Parrot (named Kiwi)
- Tiger (named Herbert)
- Platypus (named Penny)
- Panda (named Poe)
- Raccoon (named Oliver)
- Butterfly (named Freya)
- T-Rex (named Rory)
- Bunny (named Thumper)
- Red Panda (named Bao)
- Pet Rock (named Dwayne)
- Penguin (named Bubbles)

You can also change any of the names!

The dog and cat are included for all, and Pixel Pals Premium includes the other pals, as well as the option to pin two animals at once for supported devices.

This app offers subscriptions for "Pixel Pals Premium". They're available (in United States pricing) for $1.49 monthly or $9.99 yearly. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period (and charged to your iTunes account). You can turn off auto-renew/manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use can be found at https://pixelpals.app/terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://pixelpals.app/privacy

## Key features

- Customizable pixel art pets
- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen customization
- Live Activities integration
- Variety of animal companions
- Name customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pixel Pals Premium Yearly BF | $11.99 | per year |
| Pixel Pals Premium Monthly BF | $1.59 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Black Friday | $48.49 | one-time |
| Food Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack Large | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #159 in Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

## What do users think of Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Cute and fun
- 👍 Great use of Dynamic Island
- 👍 Customizable pets
- 👍 Smooth integration with Apollo

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 📵 Doesn't work well outside of app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Resets progress and pets when phone restarts
- Transparent background not working
- Subscription issues and locked features
- Pets disappearing from Dynamic Island

**Most requested features**

- More free pet options
- Ability to interact with pets outside of app
- Syncing between Apollo and Pixel Pals
- Customizable pet animations and behaviors

## Recent user reviews (10 of 746)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232/reviews.md

### 5/5 — dope

*2026-08-24, version 2.0.21*

super cool premise great execution

### 1/5 — hi

*2026-08-22, version 2.0.21*

stuff too expensive IDK ❓

### 4/5 — “Some” complaints

*2026-08-21, version 2.0.21*

I love it but i dont like some things

i dont love that there are only 2 free pets and also its a litte confusing to make transparent wigdets

idea:add upgrades to eternal strolll like perhaps one that would make it to where you can travel further per click or mabey you could make it to where you can change the cloak color 

theres a bit of a bug for the widgets, the pets dont “move” like they only stay in place

Make pixel quest a little bit easier for new players like an intro or npcs u can interact with

Can you add a free taco pet?
Like maybe for reaching score 5000 in eternal stroll or like maybe for april fools next year

And maybe like a watering can, you get one free use everyday and w/ premium like you infinite uses but its on a cooldown

And thats all but were just some new players sharing a phonr lol

### 3/5 — Great idea, completely broken

*2026-08-20, version 2.0.21*

I tried adding like 6-8 friends, and my progress reset ): but my account still exists? Odd, you should add sign in.

### 5/5 — AWWW

*2026-08-18, version 2.0.21*

So cute brah! Pretty cool, it’s kinda like Pokémon!

### 1/5 — Locked old features behind a paywall

*2026-08-16, version 2.0.21*

There used to be about 20 pets you could choose from for free. Now every pet besides the cat and dog is locked behind a $15 subscription. No thanks.

### 4/5 — “Some” complaints

*2026-08-15, version 2.0.21*

I love it but i dont like some things

i dont love that there are only 2 free pets and also its a litte confusing to make transparent wigdets

idea:add upgrades to eternal strolll like perhaps one that would make it to where you can travel further per click or mabey you could make it to where you can change the cloak color 

theres a bit of a bug for the widgets, the pets dont “move” like they only stay in place

Make pixel quest a little bit easier for new players like an intro or npcs u can interact with

Can you add a free taco pet?
Like maybe for reaching score 5000 in eternal stroll or like maybe for april fools next year

And thats all but were just some new players sharing a phonr lol

### 1/5 — Bru

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.21*

I do not no how to pot the cat on the screen?

### 3/5 — add please

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.21*

can the food not give happiness points like in pou

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2026-08-13, version 2.0.21*

I literally cannot live without it. It’s so cute like I freaking love it like I cannot live without it. I need it next to me. I would take care of it every single day. Take it to the doctor. I love it. You should try it out.

## Frequently asked questions about Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game

### What does Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game do?

Pixel Pals allows you to place customizable pixel art pets on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities. These adorable companions add a touch of joy and personality to your device's interface as you use it.

### What are the key features of Pixel Pals?

Key features include a variety of customizable pixel art animals, the ability to change their names, and integration with Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen customization, and Live Activities. Premium users can also pin two animals at once on supported devices.

### How much does Pixel Pals cost?

The app offers a free version with a dog and cat. Additional pals and features are available through a subscription called 'Pixel Pals Premium,' which costs $1.49 monthly or $9.99 yearly.

### What devices is Pixel Pals compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and integrates with Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities. Specific compatibility details, especially for features like pinning two animals, would depend on your device's operating system and version.

### What are common use cases for Pixel Pals?

Users can use Pixel Pals to make their phone more visually appealing and engaging. It's ideal for those who enjoy cute aesthetics, want a dynamic element on their lock screen, or like having a small, interactive companion visible while using their device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.21 — 2025-11-11

iOS 26 fixes and a few little quality of life improvements!

### 2.0.20 — 2024-12-06

Introduces some fixes for newer iPhones, improves transparency support for widgets on home screen, makes pals slightly larger in Dynamic Island, supports dark mode for Language Pal (thanks SiQing!), as well as other misc bug fixes!

### 2.0.19 — 2024-09-22

Fixes for widgets and Live Activities.

### 2.0.18 — 2024-09-22

Live Activities/Dynamic Island bug fixes plus minor widget tweaks.

### 2.0.17 — 2024-09-20

Fix for widgets and Live Activities on iOS 18

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