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Best Lock Screen Pet Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

If you already know Widgetable, this is the deeper bench. 249+ lock screen pet apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Lock Screen Pet Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable: Besties & CouplesFree4.9★ (388K)NoYesNov 2026
2Pixel Pet Widget: Island PetPixel Pet Widget: Island PetFree4.5★ (3.2K)NoYesNov 2026
3Pixel Pals Widget Pet GamePixel Pals Widget Pet GameFree4.6★ (37K)NoYesNov 2026
4PetPip: Virtual Pet & WidgetsPetPip: Virtual Pet & WidgetsFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
5Shimeji Screen PetsShimeji Screen PetsFree1.9★ (270)YesNoOct 2026
6Screencat - Screen Time PetScreencat - Screen Time PetFree4.7★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
7Pixel Pets - Cute, Widget, AppPixel Pets - Cute, Widget, AppFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoYesOct 2026
8Care Pet Game - Screen WidgetCare Pet Game - Screen WidgetFree4.7★ (1.2K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Lock Screen Pet

Widgetable: Besties & Couples#1

Widgetable: Besties & Couples by Widgetable,Inc.

Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(388K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#32in Social Networking
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Enhance your connection with friends and loved ones through interactive widgets for your home and lock screens. Share daily moments, track each other's sleep, and even co-parent virtual pets to strengthen your bond.

What We Love

  • 💕 Cute and adorable pets
  • ðŸĪ Great for co-parenting with friends
  • ðŸ“ą Useful widgets for home and lock screen
  • ðŸŽĻ Customizable wallpapers and backgrounds
  • 🎁 Free trial of premium features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks like feeding and bathing pets
  • 🕰ïļ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and connectivity
Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet#2

Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet by 雩萍 雷

Custom Notch Pixel Pet Widget
Strong Contender
ðŸŽĻ Graphics & Design
4.5😐(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Bring adorable digital pets to your iPhone's Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Live Notifications. Interact with and care for your chosen companion, ensuring they stay happy and healthy throughout the day.

What We Love

  • 👍 Cute pets
  • 💕 Fun and engaging
  • ðŸŽĻ Cute wallpapers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many paid features
  • 🔒 Limited free options
  • 🐛 Pets too small
  • ðŸ“ĩ Pets not visible when app is closed
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game#3

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game by Christian Selig

Cute dynamic standby animals
Worth Considering
ðŸŽĻ Graphics & Design
4.6😐(37K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game screenshot 1
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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
  • ðŸ“ĩ Doesn't work well outside of app

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FAQ about Lock Screen Pet

What are the best lock screen pet apps & games for iPhone?
Widgetable: Besties & Couples tops our lock screen pet apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 388K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top lock screen pet apps & games we rank are free to download, including Widgetable: Besties & Couples and Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet.
Widgetable: Besties & Couples has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ lock screen pet apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.