Hughie
A companion for your workouts
Hughie's companion is a puppy, inspired by a St. Bernard and named after my own very good dog. He's there through your whole routine: voice encouragement cheers you on during each set, reminders arrive on the days you pick, a home screen widget keeps your week in view, and on Saturday he checks in on how your week is going. Daily challenges earn coins for a small set of accessories and colors to make him yours.
The idea is borrowed, with respect, from apps like Finch and Duolingo: a friendly character and a streak make showing up easier. The rest of Hughie is built for one thing, your workouts.
Built around camera-counted reps
Hughie counts your reps through your phone's camera: on-device pose detection tracks 21 exercises in real time — squats, push-ups, high knees, planks, and more. Every workout counts toward your weekly goal and streak, and you can log anything by hand too.
Who Hughie's companion design is for
- People who bounce off spreadsheet-style fitness trackers but stick with Duolingo and Finch
- Beginners who want encouragement, not judgment — Hughie celebrates 5 push-ups as sincerely as 50
- Anyone who stays consistent more easily with a weekly goal and a friendly nudge
Meet your workout companion
Hughie is free to download, and every push-up and squat is counted free with no limit.
Companion fitness FAQ
Is Hughie like Finch?
Only in one way: both use a friendly character to make a habit easier. Otherwise they're different apps. Finch is for self-care, and Hughie is for workouts, counting your reps live with the camera.
What can I unlock for my companion?
A small set of accessories and colors, bought with coins from daily challenges.
Does the companion punish me for missing days?
No guilt mechanics. Streaks are weekly, and Hughie is always happy you came back.