Positive Buddy
Meet Positive Buddy
A gentle companion app that helps kids notice, name, and share their feelings — with a friendly character by their side, every day.
A safe space to feel
A friend who's always there
Private, and always yours
Peace of mind for parents
Everything a child needs to feel good inside
Warm, simple, and made for little hearts.
Daily Feelings Check-In
A simple, gentle way for kids to check in with how they're feeling, morning and night, in seconds.
A Friendly Companion
Kids choose and name their own companion character, who responds with warmth and encouragement.
A Growing Garden
A calming, visual reward space that grows as your child engages with the app.
A Joke Jar
Lighthearted, kid-friendly humor to lift the mood, anytime.
A Private Journal
A safe place for kids to write about their day, just for them.
Fun Customisation
Kids can personalise their companion's look as they use the app.
Always-Available Support
A clearly visible way for a child to reach out for help, whenever they need it.
Parent Visibility
A separate, protected parent view offering peace of mind without invading your child's privacy.
Built on trust, not tracking
Positive Buddy was designed and developed for and with love, for kids. We built it the way we'd want an app built for our own children.
No ads, ever
No advertising and no third-party data sharing — this is a space just for your child.
No behavioural tracking
Nothing about how your child feels or plays is tracked or sold. Full stop.
Age-appropriate, always
Every part of the app is reviewed with a young audience in mind.
Help, always in reach
A gentle, always-visible way for your child to reach out for support, any time it's needed.
Fun and Good Inside
Positive Buddy is currently in closed testing — request early access and we'll add you to the group.
Get Early AccessPositive Buddy at a glance
Positive Buddy is fun and Good Inside — a gentle companion app that helps kids notice, name and share their feelings, with a friendly character by their side. Made by DynamoLabs, a division of Dynatek (Pty) Ltd in South Africa.
- Status
- Closed beta (early access by request)
- Platform
- Android first
- Category
- Family & Wellbeing
Frequently asked questions
What is Positive Buddy?
A gentle companion app that helps kids notice, name and share their feelings, with a friendly character by their side. It includes a daily feelings check-in, a private journal, a joke jar and a growing garden.
Is Positive Buddy the same as "Positive Buddies"?
Yes. Some people search for it as "Positive Buddies"; the app is called Positive Buddy. It is a gentle companion app that helps kids notice, name and share their feelings.
Does it show ads or track my child?
No. There is no advertising, no third-party data sharing and no behavioural tracking.
Can parents see what their child writes?
Parents get a separate, protected parent view that offers peace of mind without invading the child’s privacy.
How do I try it?
Positive Buddy is not publicly released yet. Request early access and we will add you to the testing group.
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