👨‍👧 Kids & Family

Turn screen time
into step time.

TameWatch gives kids a virtual pet that only survives if they walk. They'll beg to go outside — not to play at the park, but to feed their pet. The screen time that burns calories.

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Free · Age 4+ · iPhone & Apple Watch · iOS 16+

Kids today are moving less than ever.

The average child spends 7+ hours a day on screens and less than an hour outdoors. TameWatch is the screen that sends them outside.

7h+
Average daily screen time for kids
<1h
Average outdoor time per day
0
Lectures required with TameWatch
Who it's for

Works for any kid
at any activity level.

You don't need a sporty kid. You just need a kid who doesn't want their pet to go hungry. That's most of them.

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The screen-obsessed kid

They live on their phone or watch. Now their phone has a pet that needs walking. The habit they already have becomes the motivation to move.

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The kid who "doesn't like exercise"

No workouts. No PE class vibes. Just walking. And when there's a pet at stake, suddenly a walk around the block is urgent and exciting.

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The already-active kid

They'll love watching their pet evolve and unlock new stages. The game rewards consistency and effort — perfect for kids who are already motivated.

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The whole family

When the kid has a pet to feed, walks become something they ask for. A weekend walk with the family is suddenly their idea. That's the magic.

How it works

Simple enough for kids.
Motivating enough to stick.

1

Download and meet their pet

Free to download. Kids pick their pet and instantly feel ownership. The Endowment Effect kicks in — it's already theirs, and they don't want to lose it.

2

Steps = food for the pet

Every step earns coins. Coins feed the pet. The loop is simple, immediate, and emotionally satisfying. Kids understand it instantly.

3

Pet evolves as they do

Consistent walking unlocks new pet forms and stages. Long-term motivation that grows with them — the more they walk, the more their pet transforms.

From parents
★★★★★

"My 9-year-old asked if we could walk to school instead of driving. Twice. Just so she could get steps for her pet. I've been trying to get her to walk more for a year. This app did it in a week."

— @mum_of_three_uk

Parent questions.

Is it safe for kids?
Yes. TameWatch is rated 4+ on the App Store. It doesn't require an account, doesn't collect personal data, and has no social features or messaging. It's a simple, clean game focused on walking.
What age is it best for?
Most effective for kids aged 6–14. Younger kids may need help setting up. Older teens often engage with the game independently and find it motivating for their own reasons.
Does my kid need an Apple Watch?
No. iPhone alone tracks steps well. If your child has an Apple Watch, the pet shows up as a complication on their watch face — which is extra motivation. But it's not required.
Are there in-app purchases they can accidentally make?
There are optional in-app purchases for extra pet variants and Pro features, but they require Apple ID authentication. Set up Screen Time in iOS settings to restrict purchases — completely within your control.
Is it free?
Yes. The full walking pet game is free. No subscription needed to enjoy the core experience. Optional extras are available but never required.

The screen time that
gets them off the couch.

Free to download. They'll ask to go for a walk before you have to.

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Free · Age 4+ · iPhone & Apple Watch · iOS 16+