widget cat vs Pixel Pets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
widget cat
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"widget cat" is a widget application that allows you to customize your lock screen and home screen. Enjoy the cute cat animation. The cat's movements change depending on the current temperature and weather!! Design your iPhone lock screen and home screen in style! ◆ Features of "widget cat" - Display widgets on lock screen and home screen. - Set the animation that changes according to the weather and temperature. - Display the weather and temperature of a specified area at a glance - Create a widget for each size. - Display an animated widget that changes every second. ◆ Lock screen size - 1x1: Size of one application icon We are planning to support the following sizes. Please wait for update. - HEAD: Horizontal size to be displayed above the clock on the lock screen. - 2x1: Size of two application icons ◆ Home screen size - 2x2: Size of 4 application icons The following sizes will also be supported. Please wait for the update. - 2x4: Size of 8 application icons
Pixel Pets
Add adorable virtual companions to your phone's home screen and widgets. Interact with your pets by feeding and playing with them, even on your Apple Watch. Enjoy their constant presence and brighten your device's display.
- Live pets on home screen
- Widgets for interaction
- Standby mode integration
- Feed and play with pets
- Apple Watch compatibility
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Bring boundless cuteness to your phone with Pixel Pets. Get cute virtual companions live on your home screen, widgets, and even during standby mode. Feed, play, and bond with them wherever you go. With Pixel Pets, you can enjoy the company of adorable virtual companions on all your Apple devices, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch!. Feed, play, and care for your pixel pets directly from your home screen or wrist. Download now and let the joy of Pixel Pets brighten up your world, wherever you go! This app contains In-app Purchases: - Yearly subscription $19.99 and weekly subscription $4.99. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Terms and Use: https://d2hu87cy27z40y.cloudfront.net/pet_term.html - Privacy Policies: https://d2hu87cy27z40y.cloudfront.net/pet_privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: widget cat at none against Pixel Pets's 5. widget cat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pixel Pets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. widget cat asks for nothing beyond the download.
widget cat ships an update daily, Pixel Pets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | widget cat | Pixel Pets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社レターファン | SoCloud Technology Co., Limited |
Bugs and requests
widget cat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pixel Pets
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on in-app purchase screen
- Home screen widget compatibility issues
- Inconsistent free content availability
Requested features
8 requests- Free or discounted additional pet options
- Alternative ways to earn diamonds without paying
- Ad-watching option to unlock features
- More free items and gameplay variety
- Reduced subscription pricing
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- Faster egg hatching times
- Home screen widget compatibility improvements
- More interactive activities for pets
In-app purchases
widget cat
No in-app purchases
Pixel Pets
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- One Week Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly$17.991 Year
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- One Year Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- One-time$29.99
