Care for it, tamagotchi style
Feed it snacks, tuck it in for naps, give it bubble baths. It shows how it feels, and it never gets sick or dies.
Now in beta for iPhone & Android
A tiny otter that grows when you take care of yourself.
Otti turns gentle self-care into a cozy game. Drink some water, step outside, take three slow breaths, and your otter grows, explores the river and brings you little treasures.
Free to download · No ads · Your journal stays on your phone
🦦Piphi! tap me, rub my belly, squish my cheeks
- Never guilt-trips you
- Your otter never gets sick
- Pebbles can’t be bought
- Small steps, real life
Take care of yourself to take care of your otter
No streak guilt, no endless to-do lists. Just a few tiny steps a day, and a little friend who is genuinely happy you showed up.
- Step 1
Hatch your otter
Pick one of six eggs. Each one hatches a different otter, with its own look and personality.
- Step 2
Do tiny steps
Your plan is a few small things picked for you: a glass of water, five minutes outside, three slow breaths.
- Step 3
Watch it grow
Every step gives your otter energy. Three a day opens a surprise clam, and each caring day takes you further down the river.
Six eggs. Six otters. One is yours.
Every egg hatches a different otter: curious, silly, brave, gentle, cozy or dreamy. Tap an egg to meet them.
🦦Honeyhi! i'm a honey otter
Silly
Honey otter
Rolls at the slightest excuse. Freckles from too much sun.
Everything your otter (and you) need
Evening stories
After a caring day, your otter tells you about its adventures on the river, and asks how you are doing.
Breathing floats
Float on the river together with a calm breathing guide: four counts in, six counts out.
One-tap check-ins
Name how you feel in a tap. Your otter listens, and your journal stays private on your phone.
The Raft
Real otters hold paws so they don’t drift apart. Add friends, send paw holds and little gifts.
Dress-up
Earn pebbles by taking care of yourself, then pick out scarves, sun hats and tiny crowns.
A journey down the river
Each day you do something kind for yourself, your otter is strong enough to explore a little further. It grows up on the way, meets river friends, and in the end finds the great otter raft at the bay.
- The Shore
- Lily Pond
- Willow Bend
- The Falls
- Kelp Cove
- The Bay
Try Otti’s free tools
All toolsNo download needed. Breathe with an otter, find your otter, or grab a tiny idea for right now.
Breathe with Otti
A calming breathing exercise with a 3D otter floating on the water.
Which otter are you?
A six-question personality quiz. Find your otter and share it.
Journal prompt generator
Pick a mood and get a gentle prompt. Shuffle for another.
Self-care idea generator
Tiny self-care ideas filtered by your time, energy and place.
Mood check-in
How are you feeling? A 30-second check-in. Nothing is saved.
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Questions
What is Otti?
Otti is a cozy self-care pet app. You hatch a little 3D otter, do tiny everyday self-care steps, and your otter grows, explores the river and brings you treasures. It makes looking after yourself feel lighter and a lot more fun.
Is Otti free?
Yes. Otti is free to download and the self-care features are free. Pebbles for outfits are earned by taking care of yourself, not bought.
When can I get it?
Otti is in beta. Join the list and we’ll invite you to TestFlight (iPhone) or Google Play testing (Android) as soon as it opens, and let you know on launch day.
Will my otter die if I forget about it?
Never. Its needs drift down slowly, but it never gets sick or dies, and Otti never guilt-trips you. Come back whenever you can; it will be happy to see you.
Is my data private?
Your journal and mood check-ins stay on your phone. If you join the Raft to add friends, only your otter’s name and kind, your streak and today’s step count are shared with the friends you add.
Is Otti a replacement for therapy?
No. Otti is a gentle companion for small daily habits, not medical care. If you are struggling, please reach out to a professional. In a crisis, call or text 988 (US and Canada) or find a helpline at findahelpline.com.
Your otter is waiting to hatch
Join the beta and be one of the first to meet yours.