Best Phone Pet Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Shimeji Screen Pets is the household name in phone pet, 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 Phone Pet Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shimeji Screen PetsShimeji Screen PetsFree1.9★ (290)YesNoNov 2026
2Pixel Pet Widget: Island PetPixel Pet Widget: Island PetFree4.5★ (3.2K)NoYesNov 2026
3Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable: Besties & CouplesFree4.9★ (389K)NoYesNov 2026
4Pixel Pals Widget Pet GamePixel Pals Widget Pet GameFree4.6★ (37K)NoYesNov 2026
5Pokipet - Raise virtual petsPokipet - Raise virtual petsFree4.6★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
6Cute pet: Self care pet widgetCute pet: Self care pet widgetFree4.6★ (4.5K)NoYesNov 2026
7my piomy pioFree5.0★ (10)NoNoNov 2026
8AI Pet StudioAI Pet StudioFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Phone Pet

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
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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
  • 🎨 Cute wallpapers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many paid features
  • 🔒 Limited free options
  • 🐛 Pets too small
  • 📵 Pets not visible when app is closed
Widgetable: Besties & Couples#3

Widgetable: Besties & Couples by Widgetable,Inc.

Share Whatever on BFF's Screen
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(389K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#39in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and loved ones through interactive widgets. Share daily vibes, track distance, raise virtual pets together, and personalize your screens with cute designs and wallpapers.

What We Love

  • 💕 Cute and adorable pets
  • 🤝 Great for co-parenting with friends
  • 📱 Useful widgets for home and lock screen
  • 🎨 Customizable wallpapers and backgrounds
  • 🎁 Free trial of premium features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Repetitive tasks like feeding and bathing pets
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and connectivity

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FAQ about Phone Pet

What are the best phone pet apps & games for iPhone?
Shimeji Screen Pets tops our phone pet apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 290 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top phone pet 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+ phone pet 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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