A modern remake of Neko—your classic desktop cat pet on Android.
About this app
Bring the classic desktop cat to life on your Android screen with ANeko Reborn—a modern remake of the original Neko software and its Android ports ANeko and ANeko Plus. Originally popular on early computer systems, Neko was a tiny animated cat that followed your cursor across the screen. ANeko Reborn revives this nostalgic experience for modern Android devices, bringing back the charm of a playful cat companion that moves freely over your interface. ANeko Reborn is built for smooth performance and updated compatibility while staying true to the spirit of the originals. Features: • Enjoy a virtual cat that walks, sits, and sleeps on your screen • Switch between different classic and custom Neko skins • Designed for modern Android versions with improved stability • Based on the legacy of nekoDA, oneko, ANeko, and other similar apps
Whether you remember Neko from your desktop days or are just discovering it for the first time, ANeko Reborn is a delightful and nostalgic companion that runs right on your phone.
Open-source project: https://github.com/pass-with-high-score/ANeko Learn more about the original software: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neko_(software)
Licensed under LGPL-2.1-only, by Nguyen Quang Minh (NQM).
What's New in v2.4.2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Add Japanese language.
- - Fix navigate back to home.
Version history
Apr 5, 2026 · 5.9 MB · Android API 28–36 · code 34
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Add Japanese language.
- - Fix navigate back to home.
SHA-256 3270a14fdd147fce8d46c258a164c40688364e7d019ffee3d5fa4a576ce3e234
Mar 16, 2026 · 5.9 MB · Android API 28–36 · code 33
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Update Arabic language.
- - Navigation smoother.
SHA-256 19a77fe5672bb42d6e4844bbe9258cba785a3595db499b69da7f944667c4486e
Mar 11, 2026 · 5.9 MB · Android API 28–36 · code 31
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
- - Added a notification dialog for new skins.
SHA-256 1f0e1404d040b62a42b6b225a460fb160f87ceda00990d1eaef587ce7d5b245f
Will it run on your device?
74%
- Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
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3270a14fdd147fce8d46c258a164c40688364e7d019ffee3d5fa4a576ce3e234
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