Your own self-discovery path
A little trail of practices, reflections, and quests, shaped around what's going on in your life.
4.95 out of 5 · US App Store
Self-care that feels like play
Meet Buba, your free self-care app for iOS and Android. Build gentle habits, understand your feelings, and grow with your tiny buddy.
Free to download. Premium is optional.
4.95 on the US App Store
Free to start
iOS & Android
English, Español, Русский
Small things, every day
Buba turns looking after yourself into a handful of gentle, doable moments.
A little time to reflect
Kind questions that help you notice patterns and understand your feelings. A few minutes, just for you.
Gentle quests and goals
Make the bed, read a little, take a breath. Small daily goals earn XP and make room for better habits.
Talk to Buba
Gentle questions help you reflect on your day. Your answers help Buba find practices that fit how you feel.
Dress up your buddy
Earn seeds for outfits and backgrounds. Make a cozy corner for Buba, and visit your friends' villages.
100+ tools for every feeling
Breathing, grounding, calming soundscapes, and more. Find a little support for whatever you're feeling.
A peek inside
A little world of care, made for you.
Just Buba
Meet Buba
A tiny visitor from far away who is still figuring things out. Buba has a calm corner of its own, visits friends' villages, and grows a little every time you take care of yourself.
Buba reacts to how you feel: cheers on good days, keeps you company on hard ones, and never nags. Learn more about Buba.
Try an outfit
How a day with Buba goes
Five minutes is enough. Buba does the planning.
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Talk to Buba
Answer a few gentle questions about what's going on. Every day is different, and that's fine.
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Walk your path
Do the practices Buba laid out for you, one at a time. Most take under five minutes and earn XP.
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Reflect
A daily reflection helps you spot the patterns behind how you feel, a little at a time.
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Grow together
Keep your streak, spend seeds on outfits, visit friends. Buba grows a little every time you show up.
What people say
Reviews from the App Store and Google Play.
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“Having my fears, hopes and heart shown to me by a cute blob with limbs is certainly an interesting experience. And it's exactly what I need.”
“This app genuinely made me cry from how helpful this is.”
“From the beginning, it made me feel good. I really liked the design and the way it speaks :3 It makes me feel right at home.”
“Simple, sweet and genuinely helpful for daily self care”
“Feeling valued is something you really feel, and it hits hard, but with this app I feel like I can be okay during difficult times.”
“although i just downloaded this app i feel so connected to it and i really appreciate how caring it feels”
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“He is so sweet and helpful to me.”
“Very cool design, super options and so helpful! The best app I’ve ever had!”
“I loved this app, I’ve found it at my lowest🥹🌸”
“i really like it. I recommend everyone who feels alone to install this app. this might help you heal. thank you for creating this app.”
“really helps me with daily life. thank you developers!”
“I really love how everything works and how beautiful the design is. It’s now my favorite app. Thank you so much!”
“Omg Buba is so cute”
“I wanted to keep moving forward, but mountains kept getting in my way until Buba, my trusted companion, arrived and helped clear them from my path.”
Questions, answered
A few things you might like to know before you meet your buddy.
What is Buba?
Buba is a free self-care app for iOS and Android. You get a small alien buddy who grows as you look after yourself: a daily self-discovery path, gentle quests and goals, short reflections, and over 100 tools such as breathing exercises and calming soundscapes. Doing them earns XP and seeds you spend on outfits and backgrounds for Buba.
Is Buba free?
Buba is free to download and includes a core set of self-care features. Buba Premium is an optional subscription that unlocks more practices and tools. Other in-app purchases are available. See free and Premium options, or check the app stores for current prices in your region.
Is Buba available on Android?
Yes. Buba is on Google Play for Android phones and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Is Buba a therapy app?
No. Buba is a self-care and habit app, not therapy or medical care, and it does not diagnose or treat any condition. The exercises use well-known techniques such as box breathing, gratitude journaling and grounding. If you are in crisis or need professional support, please contact a mental health professional or your local emergency services.
Which languages does Buba support?
Buba is available in English, Spanish and Russian. You can choose the app language in Settings.
How does the Buba widget work?
Add the Buba widget from your phone's widget gallery. It keeps your buddy and your streak on the home screen so you can check in with one tap.
Is my data private?
The Privacy Policy explains how Buba collects, uses, shares and retains your information. It also explains your choices and deletion rights. You can request account deletion from Settings in the app; the account deletion page explains how.
Ready to meet Buba?
Five minutes a day. Your buddy is already waiting.