Pathlings
Every step counts.
Pathlings turns your daily walks into an adventure. Raise a cozy little buddy that grows, evolves, and cheers you on with every step you take.
On Android? Join the waitlist and get first access.
- starter buddies
- 3
- evolution stages
- 5
- Fun
- ∞
starter buddies
evolution stages
Fun
5-star reviews
People are actually walking more
Straight from the App Store — real reviews from real Pathlings players.
Just the motivation I needed! 🏃
“Pathlings will get you out of the house!! Love my buddy and his little habitat. Super unique concept — hope it catches on.”
Hellopeeps99ma norama · App Store
Pathlings improves mobility and step count!
“I was really inspired by this app to maintain a healthy routine. The starter pets are super cute and you can gain extra XP by feeding and playing in addition to walking. I've improved my step count by 2000 steps just by downloading this app :)”
Anisha Jaipuria · App Store
Fun way to track my steps
“It's a little virtual emotional support animal helping me achieve my walking goals. I know I'm lazy so I need something to push me — and look how cute this little buddy is.”
Ishi753 · App Store
Your daily walk
Meet your Pathling
A companion who's with you every step of the way. Your step count powers today's adventure, and your buddy reacts to how the day is going.
- Live step syncing with Apple Health
- Feed and play with your buddy each day
- XP and streaks that reward showing up
Habitats
Explore cozy worlds
Each buddy has a habitat of its own — the Forest Nook, the Heartflame Caverns, the Tide Hollow. Walk far enough and new corners open up.
- Hand-illustrated habitats per element
- Rigged animations that bring buddies to life
- Explore prompts that nudge you outside
Trail Run
Turn a walk into a game
Start a Trail Run and your steps become forward motion. Collect Rubies along the route and see how far your buddy can travel today.
- Distance-based mini game powered by real steps
- Rubies and treasures scattered along the trail
- Perfect for a lunchtime loop
Ruby Store
Deck out your habitat
Spend the Rubies you earn on plants, structures, and toys. Rearrange everything until the place feels like home.
- Dozens of decorations to collect
- Rare finds unlocked through Trail Runs
- No pressure, no timers, no energy meters
Quests
Small wins, every day
Daily and weekly quests give you gentle reasons to move a little more — and a satisfying checklist when you do.
- Daily, weekly, and care quests
- Bonus XP for overachieving
- Encouraging, never nagging
Evolutions
Pick a starter. Watch it grow.
Every buddy moves through five stages as you rack up steps. Tap around — this is the real in-game art.
Hatchling
A leafy optimist from the Forest Nook.
Try it right here
Drag to add days
This is exactly how it feels in the app: the longer you keep showing up, the further your buddy grows.
Built solo, end to end
Pathlings is my own design, code, and art direction — a chance to sweat the details on something small and joyful.
Swift & SwiftUI
Service-oriented architecture with rigged sprite animations.
Design system
Five habitat themes, one rounded and pillowy visual language.
Product thinking
Habit loops that reward consistency instead of punishing gaps.
Questions before you download?
Is Pathlings really free?
Yes. Pathlings is free on the App Store with no subscription, no ads, and no paywalled buddies.
Do I need an Apple Watch?
Nope. Pathlings reads the step count your iPhone already tracks through Apple Health. A Watch just makes it more accurate.
Will it drain my battery?
No. Pathlings doesn't run GPS or background location — it reads the step data your phone already collects.
What happens to my health data?
Your step count is read from Apple Health on your device and used to power your buddy. It isn't sold or shared.
When is the Android version coming?
It's in the works. Join the Google Play waitlist below and you'll be the first to know the day it launches.
Coming to Android
Want Pathlings on Google Play?
Pathlings is on iPhone today, and an Android version is in the works. Drop your email and you'll be first in line — early access, plus the launch-day buddy reveal before anyone else.
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Take your first steps
Pathlings is free on the App Store. Your buddy is already waiting.