# Health Companion Apps This App Gives You a Digital Buddy That Pushes You to Be Healthy By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-companion-app References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379276/Tep-A-Modern-Tamagotchi-App-That-Aims-To-Keep-You-Fit/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tep-motivational-activity/id992476424?ls=1&mt=8) This health companion app is like having a new-age [Tamagotchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-uni) help get you fit with a fun, motivational buddy to accompany you on the way to a healthier lifestyle. 'Tep,' created by 'Zealab Products' is a fitness app for your smartphone that tracks your progress with the help of a virtual pet -- much like the nostalgic Tamagotchi mixed with a modern day fitness app. The app tracks your calories, the distances you travel, your eating habits, among other health-contributing factors that act as nourishment for your virtual pet. The pet relies on you to be healthy in order to survive and be happy. Inspired by the way people formed bonds with virtual pets during the Tamagotchi craze that swept the late 90s, Zealab Products saw the opportunity to take advantage of the Millennial generation's love of companionship and apps to motivate them to become healthier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Pet Fitness Apps:** Opportunity to combine virtual pets and fitness tracking for a fun and motivational health companion app. - **Gamified Health Tracking:** Opportunity to gamify health tracking through virtual pets and rewards to encourage healthier lifestyles. - **Companion Apps for Millennials:** Opportunity to create companion apps that leverage the Millennial generation's affinity for technology and companionship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Technology:** Opportunity for fitness technology companies to develop virtual pet fitness apps and gamified health tracking features. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create health companion apps that integrate virtual pets and gamified health tracking. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Opportunity for wellness and lifestyle companies to collaborate with app developers and incorporate companion apps into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Fitness Motivation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calpets.md) - [Adorable In-App Health Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-companion.md) - [Gamified Diet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capy-diet.md) - [Gamified Habit Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-habit-tracker.md) - [AI Health Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthmate-ai.md) - [Gamified Step Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cangogo.md) - [Gamified Pet Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-pet-care.md) - [AI Pet Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pet-health.md) - [Psychology-Focused Fitness Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterme-health-coaching.md)