PetPalBar AlternativesDesktop Mascots and other similar apps like PetPalBar

PetPalBar is described as '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' and is a Desktop Mascot in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PetPalBar for Windows, Steam, Mac and KDE Plasma. The best PetPalBar alternative is Googly Eyes, which is free. Other great apps like PetPalBar are Dinoki, Dockitty, Typibara and Eney.

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PetPalBar alternatives page was last updated Jun 18, 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 PetPalBar

     

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

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

    • Googly Eyes is Free and ProprietaryPetPalBar is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Dinoki icon

    Dinoki

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    Dinoki 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...

    20 Dinoki alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dinoki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Built-in AI Assistant
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Pets

    Dinoki VS PetPalBar

     
  4. Dockitty icon

    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.

    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 PetPalBar

     
  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 PetPalBar

     

    • Typibara is the most popular commercial alternative to PetPalBar.

    • Typibara is Paid and ProprietaryPetPalBar is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Typibara is Privacy focusedPetPalBar is not according to our users
  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...

    19 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 PetPalBar

     
  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 PetPalBar

     
  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 PetPalBar

     

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

    • Plasma Cursor Eyes is Free and Open SourcePetPalBar is Paid 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 PetPalBar

     

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

    • DPET : Desktop Pet Engine is Free and ProprietaryPetPalBar is Paid 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.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Desktop NEKO Girl screenshot 1

    Desktop NEKO Girl VS PetPalBar

     
  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 PetPalBar

     
  13. Ultimate Desktop Character Engine icon

    Ultimate Desktop Character Engine

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    With UDCE, you can liven up your character and place it on the desktop, on any window or under it. But UDCE is much more than just a model on your desktop! Dancing, mini-games, customization, management and much more!.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Ultimate Desktop Character Engine screenshot 1

    Ultimate Desktop Character Engine VS PetPalBar

     
  14. Neko Chan icon

    Neko Chan

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    Neko Chan is the exclusive desktop elf of the STEAM platform, placing her on your desktop to accompany you through every day of your life and work.

    18 Neko Chan alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Neko Chan screenshot 1

    Neko Chan VS PetPalBar

     
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