# BuddyBall — Your emotional companion ball

> Your emotional companion ball (iPhone/iPad app by 印 刘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyball/id6803943297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [印 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773657251)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), American English
- Released: 2026-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyball/id6803943297/reviews.md

## What is BuddyBall?

BuddyBall is a little emotional ball that lives in your phone. With 18 moods and 8 characters with distinct personalities, it chats with you, watches over your focus sessions and stays by your side while you fall asleep.

【A ball that feels alive】
· 18 emotions: happy, sleepy, surprised, angry, shy, thinking, down… each with unique eyes, colors and lines
· It reaches out on its own: bubbles, little hops and mumbles when you're idle
· Rich interactions: tap for confetti, double-tap for stars, rapid taps for surprises, long-press to talk, pet it, swipe to spin, shake for easter eggs
· Day/night backgrounds switch automatically; blinking, breathing and gaze-following included

【Focus companion】
· Pomodoro-style focus timer — put your phone down and focus together
· 41 soundscapes: rain, waves, campfire, cafe, library, morning birds, temple bowls and more (14 free forever; Pro mixes multiple tracks)
· Complete sessions to earn time records, achievements and grow affection

【Sleep companion】
· Bedtime company with breathing rhythm guidance, gentle overnight presence
· Sleep records and history review

【Always around you】
· Live Activities & Lock Screen: focus countdown and sleep companionship at a glance
· Home-screen widgets: the ball's expression, today's stats, companion streak, and one-tap Quick Focus
· Clock screen saver: full-screen clock with the breathing ball

【Characters & growth】
· 8 characters, each with a personality, voice lines and favorite sounds
· Build affection through interactions to unlock stories and hidden easter eggs
· Evolution: your ball's look grows with the time you spend together (Pro)
· Achievements and companion reports record every moment

【Share the company】
· Share cards: 6 layout templates turn your moments into one image (basic templates free)
· Annual review: monthly heatmap, highlights, rhythm, buddy share and more (Pro insights)

【Privacy by design】
· No account, no ads, no subscription — core features free forever, optional one-time Pro purchase (yours forever, Family Sharing supported)
· Zero data collection; all records stay on your device
· Simplified Chinese & English supported

Put it on your home screen and let it keep you company.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuddyBall Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-15

Fix known issues.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-03

No release notes.

## More apps by 印 刘

- [PutPack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putpack/id6773759929)
- [ScanVidTop: Scan & Record](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanvidtop-scan-and-record/id6799496909)

All apps by 印 刘: https://appshunter.io/developer/6773657251

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