12 Apps to Care for Pet and Tamagotchi: Virtual and Real Companions

Anyone who has a pet needs to dedicate care and love to it all the time, whether that pet is a real animal or a virtual one.

Thinking about their well-being, we put together a list of useful apps for the daily life of anyone who wants to give their pet the best care possible.

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Do you remember Tamagotchi?

Do you remember the virtual pets called Tamagotchi? The name comes from the Japanese word for egg, tamago [卵]. These little digital creatures were hugely popular in the 1990s and 2000s.

If you want to know more about Tamagotchi, we recommend reading our article: All about Tamagotchi.

Apps for Virtual Pets

Anyone who was a child or teenager in the mid-1990s probably had, or at least heard of, a Tamagotchi. The keychain-sized virtual pet became a craze and still draws fans today. With the spread of smartphones, it is very easy to find similar games to Tamagotchi for both Android and iPhone.

Here are some examples:

Cthulhu Virtual Pet

Available for Android and iOS, this is one of the favorite games among Tamagotchi-style apps. In Cthulhu Virtual Pet, you raise your creature in a "God of Chaos" version inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft — the available companions are small tentacled monsters who want nothing more than to destroy cities and terrorize people in order to be happy. The app is free and worth trying.

My Tamagotchi Forever

The more modern version from Bandai Namco, the creator of Tamagotchi, has a pixelated design that resembles its older sibling. In this app, your virtual pet will need care for its health and food, as well as rest and fun. You can customize your pet and explore the city of Tamatown in style. My Tamagotchi Forever is also free, with versions for iOS and Android.

Neko Atsume

A virtual app for cat lovers. Neko Atsume is free, and its goal is to place toys, furniture, and cardboard boxes in your virtual house or yard so that different cats come to interact when they visit. There are more than 40 different types of cats (including some very rare ones) that can appear if you have the right item to attract them.

Dogotchi

Now it's time for dog lovers. Dogotchi has cute, pixelated puppies that keep the 90s look. In this game, you feed, clean, and take care of their health. The difference here is that the app lets you switch from dogs to cats or wild animals. Everything is available for iPhone and Android. Each dog has its own set of mini-games. Completely free, it unlocks three breeds at the start and two more once your first animals reach adulthood.

My Boo

With a more modern look, My Boo follows the same line as the original Tamagotchis. Its colorful ball-shaped pet can be customized in a simple and intuitive way. Also free, the only downside is that ads occasionally appear in the middle of the game.

We also recommend reading:

• Names for Cats and Pets in Japanese
• Nekomimi – Characters with cat ears

Apps for Real Pets

Anyone who has a dog or cat at home knows that they need to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times. Beyond the basics — like a sturdy screen on the balcony window for a cat — technology also works in our favor, with apps that make our daily care for our furry friends easier. Shall we see some of them?

Pet Wallet

This app is great for keeping track of your pet's health. You register your pet's basic information and can see, in the palm of your hand, the full history of vaccinations and exams. Pet Wallet is available for both Android and iOS.

Dogo

How about training your pet with the help of technology? Dogo offers training plans that are tailored after you answer a short questionnaire about the animal. Available for iOS and Android, it will show you how to teach new tricks and commands to your friend.

MeowTalk

Want to translate the sound of your cat's meow? That is the proposal of MeowTalk. It uses artificial intelligence to record different meows from your feline and then suggests possible meanings for each sound. It is pretty cool and worth checking out.

Pets by Spotify

This is not exactly an app, but rather a special playlist that builds music that you and your pet both enjoy based on a short questionnaire, creating a unique sound experience for the two of you.

PetDriver

Did you know that there is a special app for transporting pets? PetDriver is the "Uber for Pets", and the drivers take your pet to pet shops, clinics, and even hotels. All vehicles are adapted for this, with transport boxes and special seat belts for the animal's safety. You can even schedule your trip in advance. Handy, right?

Pet Booking

Don't want to send your pet in a car app? There is a similar option with caretakers for that walking trip. Pet Booking has a rating system and exclusive promotions, and its partner caretakers can take your pet to veterinary clinics or pet shops — all in a responsible and calm manner.

Relax my Dog/Cat

This app is widely used around major events or during New Year's Eve, when pets suffer a lot from the noise of fireworks and firecrackers. Relax my Dog is a virtual tool that plays music at frequencies designed for your cats and dogs, helping with their anxiety and keeping them calmer.

Conclusion

Did you see how the app market for pets is thriving? Whether for virtual or real pets, there is a huge selection of apps available. This sector, in fact, was one of the few that managed to keep growing even during the pandemic.

With an increase of roughly 30%, it is a market that promises to gain more and more space around the world.

Most of these apps are free, so just download and try! If you know of any other cool app for pets or Tamagotchi that is not on our list, share it in the comments.