Best Desktop Pet Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good desktop pet apps and games. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Desktop Pet Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shimeji Screen PetsShimeji Screen PetsFree1.9★ (270)YesNoOct 2026
2Pixel Pals Widget Pet GamePixel Pals Widget Pet GameFree4.6★ (37K)NoYesNov 2026
3Shimeji: My Digital Pixel PetsShimeji: My Digital Pixel PetsFree4.8★ (3.8K)NoYesNov 2026
4PetPal: Desktop PetPetPal: Desktop PetFree—NoYesOct 2026
5Mooshi - Ah ShimejiMooshi - Ah ShimejiFree4.2★ (17K)YesYesNov 2026
6NotiSprite: Smart Desktop PetNotiSprite: Smart Desktop PetFree3.8★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
7Mushroom Desktop PetMushroom Desktop Pet$5.995.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
8Petsktop: Desktop Pet & FocusPetsktop: Desktop Pet & FocusFree—YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Desktop Pet

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game#2

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game by Christian Selig

Cute dynamic standby animals
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😐(37K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 1
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 2
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 3
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 4
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 5
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 6

Bring adorable pixel art pets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities. Customize your chosen companions and enjoy their presence as you navigate your device, adding a touch of joy to every interaction. A variety of animals are available to personalize and name.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 📵 Doesn't work well outside of app
4.8😐(3.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 1
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 2
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 3
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 4
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 5
Shimeji: My Digital Pixel Pets screenshot 6

Care for virtual pets that live on your device, offering interactive experiences and nostalgic gameplay. Nurture your digital companions with feeding, playing, and exploring various environments. Unlock new pets and discover hidden surprises as you provide daily care.

What We Love

  • 💕 Cute and fun pets
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🎨 Customizable pet and background options

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Lots of premium features that require payment
  • 🔒 Restricted access to basic functionality without subscription
  • 🤔 Unclear how to fully utilize all features

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FAQ about Desktop Pet

What are the best desktop pet apps & games for iPhone?
Shimeji Screen Pets tops our desktop pet apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 270 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top desktop pet apps & games we rank are free to download, including Shimeji Screen Pets and Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game.
Shimeji Screen Pets shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ desktop pet apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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