Dinoki AlternativesDesktop Mascots and other similar apps like Dinoki

Dinoki is described as 'Is your charming, autonomous desktop AI companion—designed to transform your macOS experience into something magical. More than just a delightful dinosaur roaming your screen, Dinoki is a fully autonomous digital buddy that evolves and grows with you over time, powered by' and is a Desktop Mascot in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dinoki for Windows, Steam, Mac and KDE Plasma. The best Dinoki alternative is Googly Eyes, which is free. Other great apps like Dinoki are PetPalBar, Dockitty, Typibara and Eney.

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Dinoki alternatives page was last updated Jun 19, 2025
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  1. Googly Eyes icon

    Googly Eyes

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    This is just a fun toy I coded up in a few hours. If I get more rude App Store reviews, I will just stop working on the app. There is a feedback button in the app.

    16 Googly Eyes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Googly Eyes screenshot 1

    Googly Eyes Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Googly Eyes VS Dinoki

     

    • Googly Eyes is the most popular Mac alternative to Dinoki.

    • Googly Eyes is the most popular free alternative to Dinoki.

    • Googly Eyes is Free and ProprietaryDinoki is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. PetPalBar icon

    PetPalBar

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    Bring your Mac to life with PetPalBar — a cute virtual pet that keeps you company, reminds you to stay healthy, and reacts to your habits.

    19 PetPalBar alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PetPalBar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    PetPalBar VS Dinoki

     

    • PetPalBar is the most popular commercial alternative to Dinoki.

    • PetPalBar is Paid and ProprietaryDinoki is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PetPalBar is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDinoki is not according to our users
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    Dockitty

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    Dockitty is a tiny animated cat that lives directly in your Mac Dock. The application is the Dock icon itself.

    17 Dockitty alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dockitty screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dock customization tools

    Dockitty VS Dinoki

     
  5. Typibara icon

    Typibara

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    Your work buddy you didn't know you need that lives in the bottom right of your screen.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Typibara screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Skinnable

    Typibara VS Dinoki

     
  6. Eney icon

    Eney

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    Eney is specifically designed for Mac users as a Computerbeing—an AI companion that actually performs tasks on your Mac rather than just answering questions. It combines natural conversation with deep Mac integration, learns your personal workflow, and keeps your data private...

    21 Eney alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Eney screenshot 1

    Eney Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  AI Summarization
    3.  Video Summarize
    4.  Personal-assistant
    5.  Assistant

    Eney VS Dinoki

     
  7. Docko icon

    Docko

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    Docko brings your macOS Dock alive! Add your favourite pet to your Dock, let if follow your mouse cursor or simply watch and listen while your pet sleeps.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Docko screenshot 1

    Docko Features

    1.  Pets

    Docko VS Dinoki

     
  9. Plasma Cursor Eyes icon

    Plasma Cursor Eyes

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    Rolling eyes that follow your mouse pointer for the KDE Plasma Desktop (X11 or Wayland). A small demo of getting KWin Script output from a Widget using D-Bus and Python.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • KDE Plasma
    Plasma Cursor Eyes Widgets

    Plasma Cursor Eyes Features

    1.  KDE

    Plasma Cursor Eyes VS Dinoki

     

    • Plasma Cursor Eyes is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dinoki.

    • Plasma Cursor Eyes is Free and Open SourceDinoki is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. DPET : Desktop Pet Engine icon

    DPET : Desktop Pet Engine

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    DPET is a desktop pet generation engine that can summon many virtual pets to decorate your desktop and create endless fun.

    20 DPET : Desktop Pet Engine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    DPET : Desktop Pet Engine screenshot 1

    DPET : Desktop Pet Engine VS Dinoki

     

    • DPET : Desktop Pet Engine is the most popular Windows alternative to Dinoki.

    • DPET : Desktop Pet Engine is Free and ProprietaryDinoki is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Desktop NEKO Girl icon

    Desktop NEKO Girl

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    This is a desktop nurturing kitten pet that can be placed anywhere on your computer desktop. You can customize your pet's name, take care of her diet and life, and interact with her to play games. According to your training, she will become better and better or may die.

    20 Desktop NEKO Girl alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Desktop NEKO Girl screenshot 1

    Desktop NEKO Girl VS Dinoki

     
  12. Float by Gravity Game Studio icon

    Float by Gravity Game Studio

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    Float is a software that allows you to display 3D models on your desktop, with Steam Workshop support. You can use it to make 3D models dance on the desktop, show your favorite game models, pictures and so on.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Float by Gravity Game Studio screenshot 1

    Float by Gravity Game Studio VS Dinoki

     
  13. Nyanco Desktop Mascot icon

    Nyanco Desktop Mascot

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    Say hello to our new app, the Nyanco Desktop Mascot! This app allows you to have your favorite 2D character on your desktop at any time!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Nyanco Desktop Mascot Features

    1.  Desktop Widget

    Nyanco Desktop Mascot VS Dinoki

     
  14. DESKTOP MONKEY icon

    DESKTOP MONKEY

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    A challenging game where you fight for the best places on Steam Leaderboards. A funny little Monkey living on your screen will prepare you for everything.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    DESKTOP MONKEY screenshot 1

    DESKTOP MONKEY VS Dinoki

     
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