MariposasLooking for a DigiBuddy alternative?
By Zachary, builder of Mariposas
· Last updated June 2026
If you like DigiBuddy but want the rewards tied to real training, Mariposas is the closest alternative: it rewards real logged workouts, strength sets, GPS runs and studio classes, with collectible watercolor pets, outfits, streaks and friends, instead of steps & activity.
Collect a cute pet for every real workout, run and class, free on iOS.
Download free on iOSWhy people look for a DigiBuddy alternative
DigiBuddy is a virtual pet that you care for through your daily steps and exercise. Your activity feeds the pet, but it does not log actual workouts, no set/rep tracking, GPS runs or class calories. It is a companion, not a tracker.
Pick DigiBuddy if you want a charming activity companion that reacts to your day rather than a workout log.
Why Mariposas is a great DigiBuddy alternative
- A collectible watercolor pet (and outfits) for every real workout you finish, not steps & activity.
- Actually tracks your training: strength sets & reps, GPS runs, and studio-class calories.
- Streaks and a friends feed built to make showing up stick.
- Free on iOS.
Full disclosure: this page is published by the maker of Mariposas; we keep DigiBuddy’s strengths honest so it stays genuinely useful.