Kinai Companion
Your self-care companion
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Meet Kin — your gentle pocket companion for the moments in between.
Some days you need a friend, not a productivity app. Kin is a soft, illustrated creature who lives in your phone and grows alongside you. The more you take care of yourself, the more your bond with Kin deepens.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TOGETHER
• Daily Quests — Tiny, doable acts of self-care. A 5-minute walk. Phone in another room. Texting someone who gets you. No streaks to lose. No guilt if you miss a day.
• Walks with Kin — Take Kin on a walk and watch your route map come to life in the journal. Steps, distance, time, and a little extra warmth.
• Breathing & guided moments — Short, calming exercises for when the day feels too loud. Box breathing, 4-7-8, gratitude prompts.
• Mood check-ins — A quiet way to notice how you're doing without anyone asking why.
YOUR BOND, GROWING OVER TIME
Every walk, every check-in, every treat you give Kin earns points toward your bond level. Tap your bond pill to see exactly what's growing it and what you can do to strengthen it. No mystery formulas, no dark patterns — just transparency and warmth.
Unlock badges across six categories — Walking, Breathing, Exercise, Mood, Streaks, Bond — from First Steps (your first walk) to Soulbound (Bond Lv. 10).
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Everything stays on your phone. We don't have an account system. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. Your conversations with Kin, your check-ins, your walks — all of it lives only on your device.
NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR CARE
Kin is a companion, not a therapist. If you're going through something heavy, please reach out to a real human.
WHO KIN IS FOR
People who want a softer relationship with their wellbeing. People who burn out on streak-based wellness apps. People who like the idea of a Tamagotchi but for taking care of yourself instead of a virtual pet.
Welcome home!
Ratings & Reviews
Sharing feedback is now easier: a quick prompt right on the home screen lets you send ideas or report bugs in seconds, and you can join the Kinai community on Discord. Plus small refinements throughout.
The developer, Nitin Bansal, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Nitin Bansal
- Size
- 31.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © 2026 Nitin Bansal