u/Responsible-Soup6610

Hey everyone! I just launched Nuerogotchi, an AI-powered virtual pet that uses Apple Intelligence for on-device conversations.

**What it is:**

- Tamagotchi-style pet that talks back using on-device AI (iOS 18+ with Apple Intelligence)

- No servers, no subscriptions, all conversations stay private on your device

- Raise your pet through 3 life stages, 30 levels, personality develops based on how you care for it

**What if I don't have Apple Intelligence?**

The full experience works without it — raising, evolving, mini-games, adventures, customization, Apple Watch sync. AI chat is the only feature that requires Apple Intelligence.

**Other features:**

- 15 retro mini-games (pixel art style)

- ByteQuest adventure mode (dungeon crawler with procedural zones)

- 822k+ customization combinations (all earned, no IAP)

- Apple Watch companion app

**Tech details:**

- Built with SwiftUI (iOS + watchOS)

- Uses FoundationModels framework for on-device LLM

- App Group sync between iPhone and Watch

- Data privacy: literally zero data collection (check the App Store privacy label)

$0.99 one-time purchase. No ads, no IAP, no subscriptions.

App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nuerogotchi/id6759503329
Website link: https://nuerogotchi.com/

Happy to answer questions about the Apple Intelligence integration or how I built it!

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