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About Paw-Paw

Paw-Paw is a tiny Mac desktop pet made by a tiny team through Daystrom OÜ. It is currently free, in public beta, and built for people who like their software small, warm, and focused.

Paw-Paw started from a simple idea: your Mac can feel a little less lonely without turning your workday into a game. A small illustrated friend sits on your desktop, reacts when you type or click, and quietly keeps you company while you study, write, code, or work.

The app is macOS-only, native, and intentionally focused. It does not need an account, does not run ads, and does not transmit what you type.

Who makes Paw-Paw?

Paw-Paw is operated by Daystrom OÜ, an Estonian company. The website and content are maintained by Vanja Ivancevic and the Paw-Paw team.

We keep the company details, privacy policy, and terms linked from every page because trust matters more than mystery.

Why it exists

Mac users have always had a soft spot for small utilities that do one specific thing well. Paw-Paw belongs to that tradition: it is not a productivity suite, a social network, or a habit platform. It is a desktop companion that makes typing feel a little more alive.

For artists

Every current Paw-Paw animal and item is included at no extra charge; animals and cosmetics unlock through progression. We do not have live in-app purchases today.

We are looking for artists who want to design future Paw-Paw characters and item sets for a profit-sharing model. If you have a character style that would feel at home in Paw-Paw, reach out with examples of your work and the kind of designs you would want to make.

Contact us about artist collaboration.

What changes next

Paw-Paw is still in public beta, so we update the app and website as the project develops. For public release notes, see the Paw-Paw changelog.