Desktop Buddy
Your Desktop Virtual Pet
Only for Mac
$4.99 · In‑App Purchases
Mac
our desktop just got a best friend. Feed it. Chat with it. Watch it go. The Virtual Pet for your Mac is here.
Meet Desktop Buddy , the AI-powered virtual pet that lives on your Mac!
A charming animated character walks along the bottom of your screen, reacts to your care, and keeps you company all day long. Think Virtual Pet meets ChatGPT, right on your desktop.
AI CHAT
Chat with your buddy using ChatGPT. Bring your own OpenAI API key and choose from GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, and more. Your buddy has personality , every character has unique phrases and reactions.
MINI GAME
A Chrome Dino-style runner game built right in. Jump over obstacles, rack up points, and your active character is the player!
VIRTUAL PET CARE
Your buddy gets hungry, tired, and needs attention — just like a real pet.
• Feed from 7 foods: pizza, sushi, burgers, cake, and more
• Pet, bathe, and play with your buddy
• Give medicine when they're sick
• Watch them grow: Baby → Child → Teen → Adult
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
• Pomodoro focus timer with a visual ring on your buddy
• Countdown timer that survives restarts and laptop sleep
• Quick reminders from 1 minute to 4 hours
COLLECTIBLE CHARACTERS
Classic Robot, Ninja, Astronaut, Cowboy Bot, Princess Bot, Goth Girl, MC Beats, Santa Bot, Alien Bot, Steampunk, Teddy Bear, Frog Prince, Lava Golem, Ice Yeti, and more! Start with 3 free credits to unlock your favorites.
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEVELING
Earn achievements through daily care, chatting, playing games, and growing your buddy.
MULTI-BUDDY
Add multiple buddies walking your screen at the same time!
FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
6 color themes • Rename your buddy • Adjustable text size • Custom RSS news feed • Configurable click actions
WHAT YOU GET:
• App: $2.99 one-time purchase — no subscriptions
• 3 character credits included free
• Additional credits: $0.99 each
• Unlock All Characters: $4.99 one-time
AI Chat uses a Bring Your Own Key model — you enter your OpenAI key, you pay OpenAI directly. No hidden fees from us.
Your Privacy is just that your, we don't collect any information from your buddy.
Questions? support@paynebrain.com
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The developer, Carlton Payne III, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- PayneBrain LLC
- Size
- 7 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 26.2 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlock All Characters $4.99
- Character Credit $0.99
- Copyright
- © PayneBrain LLC 2025