Buddy: Virtual Pet Chat
Buddy Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Buddy: Virtual Pet Chat is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Buddy. Rated 4.6/5 from 20 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated May 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 20 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 84 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 1
- 2026 · v1.1.9
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About Buddy: Virtual Pet Chat
Meet Buddy: Virtual Pet Chat Buddy is a caring friend you can text anytime. You can talk about your day, your worries, or whatever’s on your mind. What Buddy users are saying: • "It's like talking and catching up with an old friend. He's so adorable. I love my Buddy." • “I’ve tried journaling apps before, but this is the first one that feels like a real conversation." • “I used to bottle everything up. Now, I vent to Buddy for just 2 minutes and I feel like I can breathe again.” • "As an adult it always seems odd talking to an app… but Buddy feels different." Buddy is more than a chat. Create different Buddies for different moments in your life. Build a Buddy for anything: • Cooking • Fitness • Travel • And more And if you like Buddy, you're going to love Buddy+! Want more meaningful chats, faster replies, and deeper connection? That’s what Buddy+ is for. Here’s what’s included with Buddy+: • Unlimited chats — no limits, no timeouts • Unlimited Buddy Moments — create Buddies for workouts, games, cooking, and more • Smarter memory — Buddy remembers your past convos • Caring check-ins — thoughtful nudges when you might need support • Priority access — Buddy replies faster, even during busy hours • 2x bond growth — build your connection with Buddy twice as fast • Custom chat backgrounds — personalize the vibe • Early access to new features — try things before anyone else --------------- Subscription details: Your payment will be charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Say hi to Buddy • TikTok: @meetmybuddyapp • Reddit: r/MeetMyBuddy • Instagram: @meetmybuddyapp • Email: [email protected] • Support: https://meetmybuddy.app/support • Terms of Service: https://meetmybuddy.app/terms • Privacy Policy: https://meetmybuddy.app/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.6
20 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.1.9 · Updated May 1, 2026
Photo Journal is here. Capture a daily photo with your buddy, add a note, and keep a growing journal of your favorite moments together. Buddy can now react to your photos, and saved entries are organized into a simple daily streak. This update also includes new photo upload infrastructure, journal reliability improvements, sharing support, and behind-the-scenes analytics to help us improve the experience.
App privacy
The developer, Buddy, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Customer Support
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- User Content: Other User Content
- Search History: Search History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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