Ever wish self-care came with a built-in cheerleader? CapyCare was built for anyone who finds structured planners and habit trackers rigid and intimidating. The fix: a capybara companion who grows alongside you, one small win at a time.

What we love: Every habit you check off, mood you log or mindful pause you take feeds straight into Capy’s growth. Complete tasks and goals to earn Yuzu, then spend it on outfits, furniture and cosy bathtubs for your rodent companion. Everyday productivity turns into something warm and playful rather than another chore to power through.

Quick tip: If you need inspiration for healthy habits you’d like to build, find suggested routines in the Growth tab, from ways to manage anxiety and ADHD to ideas on how to plan your meal prep.

Meet the creator: CapyCare comes from Kain Suite, a studio based in Da Nang, Vietnam, where illustrators-turned-animators work alongside developers to bring the app to life. “The idea for Capy came from a visit to a petting zoo, where I met capybaras for the first time,” says Mai Pham, the team’s product manager. “Their calm, friendly, unbothered presence really stayed with me.”