bigsmall - Fish. Swimming Cat. Widget.
When I missed my cat, I created an aquarium widget app.
# Fun ToolsWhat is bigsmall - Fish. Swimming Cat. Widget.?
so he could keep swimming inside. The app itself is very simple, it’s just a widget that lets users keep pixel-style fish on their home screen. But the special part is that there’s also a swimming cat.
Problem
Users miss their pets and lack a way to interact with virtual companions on their phone home screens. The old solutions (static widgets or non-pet-themed apps) fail to provide an animated, interactive pet-like presence for emotional comfort.
Solution
A mobile widget app where users can display pixel-style fish and a swimming cat on their home screen, offering a playful, animated companion.
Customers
Pet owners, especially cat lovers, seeking emotional connection through digital companions and individuals who value quirky home screen customization.
Unique Features
Combines a customizable aquarium widget with a swimming cat character, inspired by the creator’s personal story of missing their pet.
User Comments
Charming and nostalgic design
Helps cope with pet separation
Simple yet emotionally resonant
Adorable pixel-art style
Unique storytelling element
Traction
Launched 1 day ago on Product Hunt (as of analysis date), 500+ upvotes
No explicit MRR or user data provided yet.
Market Size
The global personalized widget market is projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027, driven by demand for emotional well-being and home screen customization tools.
