Best Pets On Screen Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Shimeji Screen Pets is the household name in pets on screen, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Pets On Screen Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shimeji Screen PetsShimeji Screen PetsFree1.9★ (270)YesNoOct 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
4Shimeji: My Digital Pixel PetsShimeji: My Digital Pixel PetsFree4.8★ (3.8K)NoYesNov 2026
5OuO cute petOuO cute petFree4.3★ (456)YesYesOct 2026
6Pebbo: Dynamic Island PetsPebbo: Dynamic Island PetsFree4.8★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
7Pixel Pets - Widgets & IslandPixel Pets - Widgets & IslandFree4.2★ (142)YesYesOct 2026
8PocketPets - Virtual PetsPocketPets - Virtual PetsFree—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Pets On Screen

Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet#2

Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet by 雪萍 雷

Custom Notch Pixel Pet Widget
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5😐(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet screenshot 1
Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet screenshot 2
Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet screenshot 3

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
  • 🎨 Cute wallpapers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many paid features
  • 🔒 Limited free options
  • 🐛 Pets too small
  • 📵 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
🎨 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

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FAQ about Pets On Screen

What are the best pets on screen apps & games for iPhone?
Shimeji Screen Pets tops our pets on screen apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 270 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pets on screen apps & games we rank are free to download, including Shimeji Screen Pets and Pixel Pet Widget: Island Pet.
Shimeji Screen Pets shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ pets on screen apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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