Shimeji
Classic Shimeji software is loved for playful characters that walk, climb, and multiply across the desktop.
SHIMEJI ALTERNATIVE
Masko vs Shimeji for Mac.
Shimeji fills the desktop with playful character sprites. Masko adds premium mascots, seven agent integrations, and companion apps.
macOS 14+ · Start free with Ko
THE CENTRAL DIFFERENCE
Shimeji has one focus. Masko brings the full system.
Masko offers a Mac-native companion with custom creation, useful apps, and reactions to supported AI agents.
Masko
Masko offers a Mac-native companion with custom creation, useful apps, and reactions to supported AI agents.
Product focus
Shimeji focuses on community character packs and playful walking, climbing, and multiplying.
Why choose Masko over Shimeji.
Masko is the stronger all-in-one choice when the mascot should do more than live on the screen.
Premium custom mascots
Create from an idea or picture, choose from the marketplace, and use animation made for the character.
Seven agent integrations
Keep working, waiting, questions, completion, and failures visible across supported agents.
Useful companion apps
Keep focus, reminders, breaks, approvals, and other small tools inside the same mascot.
What Masko adds to the desktop-pet idea.
The difference is not that Masko has a mascot. It is what the mascot can carry.
Create or choose
Generate a mascot from an idea or picture, start with Ko, or browse the marketplace.
AI-agent reactions
Show working, waiting, questions, completion, and failures from supported agents.
Companion apps
Use the same character for focus, breaks, breathing, water, music, and system health.
YOUR FIRST MASCOT
Create your own.
Or find your favorite.
Start with an idea, choose a ready-made character, or meet Ko. All three lead to a mascot on your Mac.
Create your own.
Tell Ask Masko what you want, or give it a picture.
Meet the assistantChoose one.
Pick a character with its own look, moves, and personality.
See the castStart with Ko.
Download Masko for Mac. Your first companion is ready.
Download MaskoTHE LITTLE DETAILS
A few questions.
we were hoping you’d ask.
Is Masko made by Shimeji?
No. Masko and Shimeji are separate products.
Can Masko import Shimeji characters?
No import compatibility is claimed. Choose or create a mascot inside the Masko system.
What is the main Masko difference?
Masko offers a Mac-native companion with custom creation, useful apps, and reactions to supported AI agents.
What does Shimeji focus on?
Shimeji focuses on community character packs and playful walking, climbing, and multiplying.
Which Macs can run Masko?
Masko supports macOS 14 or newer.
MASKO FOR MAC