FitPets — A Gamified Fitness App with a Virtual Pet
FitPets is an iPhone fitness app that combines daily activity tracking with the charm of a Tamagotchi-like virtual pet. The goal was to create a fun and healthy experience where users are motivated to move more by taking care of their digital companion.
We built it in Unity for iPhone 12 and newer. Our devs integrated FitPets with Apple Health so it allows users to track activity through their iPhone or Apple Watch. Based on their activity history, the app suggests a daily goal using either steps or calories burned.
As users exercise, they earn apples that can be used to feed their pet. Keeping the pet well fed increases the rate at which it earns experience, helping it level up faster. Daily activity is essential to keep the pet healthy and growing.
On top of the programming part, our team worked on the full visual and creative process, including the UI design, user flow, character concepts, 3D pet models, and custom animations.
The pet can grow through 10 unique levels, each with its own cute design and animated personality.
Here are some insights from our creative process and the final result.
