Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Animar

An Augmented Reality tamagotchi with the real wild animals

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Animar launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Animar 2.0▲113

   Augmented reality tamagotchi with real wild animals

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hugging Face▲405

   The Tamagotchi powered by Artificial Intelligence 🤗

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Panda▲318

   A voice controlled camera that brings your words to life 🐼

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pakka Pets▲67

   A fun, adorable, Tamagotchi-like pet adventure.

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hatchi▲103

   A retro Tamagochi-like virtual pet

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Whale▲720

   Video Q&A with influencers and experts 🐳

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   tama96▲141

   Inspired by the 1996 original. Your care choices shape who your pet becomes.

   Apr 2026 · tama96.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CrittARs▲91

   Augmented Reality pets

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   WildAR▲12

   augmented reality experience for wild animals, dinosaurs

   2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    AI Spirit Animal▲96

    A modern-day Tamagotchi for your browser

    2022 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Tamamon▲321

    A desktop pet that grows as you code with Claude Code

    Jul 2026 · tamamons.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PlayAR▲122

    Augmented reality games to get you moving

    2021 · playar.ai · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Peridot Mobile▲310

    Genetically unique AI pets

    2023 · playperidot.onelink.me · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Chargies▲71

    When Yo Met Tamagotchi – The New Virtual Pet App

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tamadoggo▲190

    A living journal for your pet's life, with AI insights

    Jun 2026 · tamadoggo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Living Legends▲56

    Endangered animals need your help in this physics puzzler

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Avatar Maker▲164

    World’s 1st avatar-powered video maker for iOS & iPadOS

    2023 · animaker.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    AniMotion▲72

    Cat or dog?

    2022 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Ookujira▲60

    An ancient giant whale with super powers

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Tamagotchi▲38

    A handheld digital pet. Don't let it die!

    2014 · en.wikipedia.org · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Arcrawls▲133

    A context-aware browser mascot with 100% local offline AI

    Jun 2026 · arcrawls.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    AnimateYou▲63

    AR real-time face masks for Android

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    IRL▲77

    Play in real life with friends using AR

    2022 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Fregg▲115

    Tamagotchi-style games w/ clever twists & diverse characters

    2023 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →