Best Pet Cat Widget Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Widget Cat is the household name in pet cat widget, but it's far from the only option. We track 242+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Pet Cat Widget Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game	Free	4.7★ (92)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
2	SpritePals: Pixel Pet Widget	Free	4.0★ (3)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
3	Cat Translator : Human to Pet	Free	4.9★ (15)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Whisker	Free	4.8★ (147K)	No	No	Sep 2026
5	Cute pet: Self care pet widget	Free	4.6★ (4.5K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Cat Widget - World of Cats	Free	4.3★ (10)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Widget Adorable	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	Yes	May 2026
8	AIR PET	Free	2.8★ (252)	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Pet Cat Widget

#1

Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game by Gameley

Fun mobile screen pet game

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

4.7(92 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Bring a virtual kitten to your device's homescreen. Care for your digital pet by feeding, bathing, and playing with it. Enjoy a constant companion that's always by your side.

#2

SpritePals: Pixel Pet Widget by Ivo van der Zee

Pet photos to pals with AI

Strong Contender

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.0(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your pet into a retro pixel companion for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widgets. Feed, play, and care for your digital pal, or choose from a variety of pre-made pixel pets. Enjoy a charming and interactive experience with your unique screen-based friend.

#3

Cat Translator : Human to Pet by Ali Raza

Meow translator & cat care

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

4.9(15 ratings)

FreeAds

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Engage in playful conversations with your feline friends by translating meows and "speaking" back in cat sounds. This app offers a suite of tools for cat care, including tracking mood, meals, and medications, alongside fun features like a name generator and age calculator.

More Pet Cat Widget apps to explore

Endlessly better with your pet

Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage schedules from anywhere. Enhance your pet care routine with smart technology.

Real-time alerts for device statusRemote control of device functionsUsage insights and trend tracking

free with in-app purchases

Cute pet: Self care pet widget

Cute pet: Self care pet widget

Cute pet: Self care pet widget

Love animals & Watch pets game

Adopt a virtual pet that lives on your device's widgets, including Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. Care for your pet, receive health reminders, and enjoy custom wallpapers and quick launch features.

Virtual pet on widgetsDynamic Island integrationLock screen quick launch

Cat Widget - World of Cats

Cat Widget - World of Cats

Cat Widget - World of Cats

Weather, Clock, Battery & more

Personalize your home screen with custom widgets featuring adorable cat designs. Choose from weather-reactive images, clocks, countdowns, and battery indicators. Design your unique look with extensive customization options.

Weather-dependent cat imagesCustomizable widget forgeClock widgets

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Widget Adorable

Widget Adorable

Widget Adorable

New dog/cat breeds everyday

Display a new dog or cat breed daily on your home screen with charming illustrations. This app offers an educational and delightful way to discover over 200 breeds.

Daily dog and cat breed displayHome screen widget integrationOver 200 breed illustrations

free with in-app purchases

Intelligent Pet Care

This app works with a smart cat litter machine to monitor your cat's health and habits. It identifies individual cats, tracks their weight and toileting patterns, and allows for personalized smart settings. For flagship models, it offers remote cleaning and real-time camera monitoring.

Multi-cat identificationHealth data managementCustomized smart settings

Neko: Pixel Cat Pet & Widget

Neko: Pixel Cat Pet & Widget

Neko: Pixel Cat Pet & Widget

Kawaii Shimeji Tamagotchi Pal

This app features a charming pixel art cat that lives on your home screen. Interact with her through various gestures to elicit unique reactions and track your relationship through a mood system. Discover over 50 hidden habits and expressions in her journal.

Lives on home screen widgetHand-designed retro pixel art30+ unique pixel expressions

🎨 Graphics & Design

Talking Shimeji Screen Widget

Interact with adorable virtual pets that live directly on your screen. Customize their appearance, discover unique reactions, and enjoy their company with touch-based play.

Live screen pet companionsCustomizable pet facesTouch-reactive animations

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget

Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget

Mochi Pets - Cute Pet Widget

Take care of virtual pets

Add interactive virtual pets to your Home Screen. Care for pixel-art companions by feeding, petting, and cleaning them. Play mini-games to earn coins and collect over 180 treats for your chosen animal.

Interactive Home Screen widgetsVirtual pet care (feeding, petting, cleaning)Mini-games to earn coins

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

Meowtel: In-Home Cat Sitting

Meowtel: In-Home Cat Sitting

Meowtel: In-Home Cat Sitting

Book a loving cat sitter

This app connects cat owners with independent, background-checked sitters for in-home cat care. It offers personalized services for all types of cats and provides updates and customer support for peace of mind while you're away.

Find vetted cat sittersIn-home cat care servicesPersonalized care for all cats

free with in-app purchases

Meow Meow - Cute Cat Widgets

Meow Meow - Cute Cat Widgets

Meow Meow - Cute Cat Widgets

🎬 Entertainment

Memo Pad @ Cute Cats +Widget

Memo Pad @ Cute Cats +Widget

Memo Pad @ Cute Cats +Widget

Cute Cat Sticky Note Widget

This versatile memo app combines practical note-taking with a collection of realistic cat visuals. Organize thoughts with intuitive sticky notes and decorate your home screen with adorable cat widgets. Unlock daily surprises and enjoy special cat-themed animations for a delightful experience.

Intuitive sticky notesHome screen cat widgetsHigh-fidelity cat collection

📊 Productivity

Kittie - Cozy Virtual Cat

Kittie - Cozy Virtual Cat

Kittie - Cozy Virtual Cat

A relaxing desktop pet widget

This virtual pet app offers a calming companion that chats, purrs, and provides gentle surprises. Customize your digital cat or choose from various personalities. Enjoy its presence on your home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen for constant comfort.

Personality KittiesCustomizable CatInteractive Chat

free with in-app purchases

Pixel Pets- Homescreen Widget

Pixel Pets- Homescreen Widget

Pixel Pets- Homescreen Widget

Customize with Moving Pals

Bring your home and lock screens to life with animated pixel pets. These adorable companions will move, play, and interact with you, making your device more fun and lively. Customize their backgrounds and care for them to strengthen your bond.

Animated pets on home/lock screenInteractive pet activities (ball, wand)Pet care (feeding, cleaning)

🎨 Graphics & Design

Petwidge: Your Pixel Pet

Petwidge: Your Pixel Pet

Petwidge: Your Pixel Pet

Your real pet, on every screen

by Shanghai Catlink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd

This app connects users to an IoT ecosystem for pet care, focusing on cats. It facilitates interaction between people, pets, and connected devices, with product development driven by the needs of cats and their owners.

IoT ecosystem for pet careConnect people, pets, and devicesCat-centric product development

Cat Diary: Idle Cat Game

Cat Diary: Idle Cat Game

Cat Diary: Idle Cat Game

2048! Build a Cats Condo!

This adorable cat simulator lets you breed and collect over 30 breeds of cats. Decorate their homes, dress them up, and send them on exciting adventures. Experience the joy of owning a virtual cat kingdom.

Breed and collect over 30 cat breedsDress up cats with costume decorationsDesign and decorate cat homes

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Pixel Pets - Cute, Widget, App

Pixel Pets - Cute, Widget, App

Pixel Pets - Cute, Widget, App

Bring adorable animated pets to your iPhone's Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and home screen widgets. Care for your virtual companions by feeding and playing with them, and watch their emotions change throughout the day. Unlock a variety of cute animals to keep you company.

Animated pets on Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and widgetsInteractive pet care: feeding and exercisePets display changing emotions

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Pet Cat Widget

What are the best pet cat widget apps for iPhone?

Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game tops our pet cat widget apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 92 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free pet cat widget apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top pet cat widget apps we rank are free to download, including Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game and SpritePals: Pixel Pet Widget.

Does Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game have ads or in-app purchases?

Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many pet cat widget apps are on the App Store?

We track 242+ pet cat widget apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Widget Cat - Virtual Cat game?

Widget Cat is a mobile application that allows you to keep a virtual kitten on your device's homescreen. You can interact with and care for your digital pet, ensuring it's always by your side.

What are the key features of this virtual cat game?

Key features include adding widgets in three different sizes, feeding and watering your cat, cleaning its litter box, bathing it when dirty, and playing with your virtual kitty.