# Shimeji Home: My Desktop Pet

> If you are a true anime/animal fan, Shimeji Home will meet your needs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shimeji.hellobuddy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shimeji.hellobuddy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.shimeji.hellobuddy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** LAMBDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 667,027
- **Rating:** 3.66 / 5 (1,789 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-19
- **First published:** 2023-02-01
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-31
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shimeji.hellobuddy)
- **Website:** [https://d2l4na093go925.cloudfront.net](https://d2l4na093go925.cloudfront.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://d2l4na093go925.cloudfront.net/privacy-policy](https://d2l4na093go925.cloudfront.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Shimeji Home: My Desktop Pet** offers an engaging and adorable pet experience right on your desktop. Perfect for anime and animal lovers, this Chrome extension allows you to select up to four animated pets simultaneously, each with unique behaviors like climbing walls and playing games.

Interact with your digital companions by feeding, bathing, and playing games to deepen your connection. Customize their size, transparency, and positioning for the perfect look on your screen. Activate fingertip effects to add cool animations with simple swipes. Whether you're unable to have a real pet or just love virtual companions, Shimeji Home brings joy and cuteness directly to your device.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.shimeji.hellobuddy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

While users find the desktop pets cute and enjoy the variety and customization, the app is widely criticized for its aggressive monetization. It requires expensive subscriptions for any pet access, offers no free options, and bombards users with frequent ads. This results in frustration and negative experiences, overshadowing the app's appealing features.

### Pros

- The app has cute and fun desktop pets that users enjoy.
- There is a variety of pets, including licensed characters like Mario and My Little Pony.
- Users appreciate the frequent addition of new pets, keeping the app fresh.
- Customization options are available, including creating your own pet.
- The app can help improve mood with its cute animated characters.

### Cons

- The app is heavily monetized, requiring a subscription to unlock any pet and features.
- Excessive and frequent ads disrupt user experience, often playing after every action.
- No free pets are available, preventing users from trying the app without paying.
- Subscription pricing is considered very expensive (around $10 per week or month).
- Ad overload and paywalls make the app feel like a scam to many users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shimeji.hellobuddy)