Shimeji AlternativesDesktop Mascots and other similar apps like Shimeji

Shimeji is described as 'S are animated characters which play on your phone’s screen and you can upgrade them to be inside other apps' and is a Desktop Mascot in the os & utilities category. There are 2 alternatives to Shimeji for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Shimeji alternative is ANeko, which is both free and Open Source.

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Shimejis are animated characters which play on your phone’s screen and you can upgrade them to be inside other apps.

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Shimeji alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2025
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    ANeko

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    ANeko Reborn is a modern version of the classic ANeko app. It features a cute cat animation that follows your finger on the Android screen, inspired by apps like nekoDA, xneko, oneko, and more. This version is built for modern Android devices with better performance and compatibility.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    ANeko screenshot 1
    ANeko screenshot 2
    ANeko screenshot 3

    ANeko Features

    1.  Skins

    ANeko VS Shimeji

     

    • ANeko is the most popular Android alternative to Shimeji.

    • ANeko is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shimeji.

    • ANeko is Free and Open SourceShimeji is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Shijima

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    Cross-platform Shimeji simulation. Desktop pets on any device.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
    Shijima screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Shijima VS Shimeji

     

    • Shijima is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Shimeji.

    • Shijima is Free and Open SourceShimeji is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shijima is LightweightShimeji is not according to our users
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