Here is how to add “digital pet” on your iPhone

Hey everyone! I've seen so many of you asking 'how to get a digital pet on your iPhone screen' or 'what's the best pet widget for iPhone?' Well, I stumbled upon the cutest DIY trick that lets you have a little animated friend on your screen without downloading a single app! It's not a traditional 'pet on screen app' or a 'widget pet iPhone' in the usual sense, but it gives you that adorable visual effect that makes your phone uniquely yours. First things first, you need to pick your digital pet! I'm personally obsessed with Pompompurin, and the examples I've seen with him next to the battery indicator are just too cute. You can literally find any character icon you love – think Sanrio, Pokémon, even your own pet's photo! Search for 'Pompompurin wallpaper' or 'cute character icon' on Pinterest or Google Images. The key is to find a high-resolution image of your desired character. Make sure you also have your desired background wallpaper ready, as this will be the base for your new 'pet on your screen.' This is where the real fun begins: the magic of auto cutout, turning your character into a sticker! Once you have your character image, you'll need to turn it into a transparent sticker. Your iPhone's built-in photo app or a quick editing app can do this effortlessly! Just tap and hold on the character in your photo, and your phone will often automatically 'auto select' it to create a clean cutout. It’s like magic! Some editing apps also offer 'quick select' tools for precision. You can then save this as a transparent sticker, which is crucial for making your 'pet' look seamless on your new wallpaper. This step is essential for creating that perfect 'animal on screen' look. Now, let's combine everything to bring your pet to life on your screen! Take a screenshot of your current iPhone screen – this acts as your canvas. Open this screenshot in your photo editor. Then, add your newly created character sticker on top. Position your digital pet exactly where you want it – maybe peeking from the corner of your lock screen, or like my Pompompurin, right next to the battery indicator! I saw some examples where the Pompompurin was by the 76% or 80% battery icon, which looks super natural and cute. Play around with the size and placement until you're absolutely happy. Once you're done, save this combined image as a new photo. The next step is easy: set this new, customized image as your wallpaper! Whether it's your lock screen or home screen, your cute digital pet will now greet you every time you open your phone. You might need to adjust the wallpaper slightly when setting it to get the perfect fit, but it's usually straightforward. And here's a super practical and adorable tip I tried: you can actually place your character inside the battery icon itself! This way, your digital pet only appears when your battery is low, giving you the cutest little reminder to charge up. It makes me actually look forward to my battery being low sometimes, just to see my little friend pop up! Compared to some 'digital pet apps' or 'screen pet apps' I've tried, this wallpaper trick is fantastic because it doesn't drain your battery, doesn't ask for weird permissions, and you have complete creative control over your 'pet's' look and placement. It's a truly personalized 'animal on screen' experience that feels unique to your iPhone. Give it a shot, you won't regret having this little companion on your phone!