# PawSteps: Dog Step Tracker — Walk daily, grow your dog bond

> Walk daily, grow your dog bond (iPhone/iPad app by Shintaro Ishikawa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawsteps-dog-step-tracker/id6747422609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shintaro Ishikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821402141)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawsteps-dog-step-tracker/id6747422609/reviews.md

## What is PawSteps?

PawSteps turns your daily walk into quality time with an adorable dog companion — no ads, no gacha, just a healthy walking habit.

Pick your favorite dog character and walk together every day. Complete morning and afternoon step goals to earn treats, feed your dog for a joyful reaction, and keep your streak alive.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Choose from multiple dog breeds, each with its own personality and voice
- Daily missions reward you with treats for your dog
- Login bonuses and streak tracking keep you motivated
- Your dog sends personalized notifications when you hit your goals
- Home screen widget shows your dog and today's progress at a glance
- No ads. No gacha. Just you and your dog, walking together.

Getting started is simple: grant HealthKit access, pick a dog, and start walking. PawSteps reads your step count automatically — no manual logging required.

Note: The in-app interface (menus, dog dialogue, notifications) is currently in Japanese only. English support is planned for a future update.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-01

Meet new companions and enjoy every walk!

What's New:
- French Bulldog and Pembroke Welsh Corgi join the cast, bringing the free character lineup to 10 breeds
- Characters now respond to the time of day, today's progress, and how many times they have been fed
- 8,000-step achievement days are recorded for the character who walked with you, unlocking new messages over time
- Added artwork for the new breeds across iPhone, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch

Thank you for using PawSteps!

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-24

Characters are more expressive than ever!

What's New:
- Refreshed artwork for 8 characters (Shiba Inu, Miniature Dachshund, Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Chihuahua, Siberian Husky)
- Characters now show dedicated motion artwork when tapped or fed
- Fixed an issue where the home screen widget could appear blank on some devices

Thank you for using PawSteps on your daily walks!

### 1.2.6 — 2026-07-19

Apple Watch display improvements

- Fixed step percentage display when your progress exceeds 100%
- Added a streak count to the watch face complication on days you reach your goal
- Other minor display refinements

Thank you for using PawSteps!

### 1.2.5 — 2026-07-18

PawSteps now supports Apple Watch!

What's New:
- Added a standalone Apple Watch app that shows today's step count and your current streak, even without your iPhone nearby
- Added three complication styles you can add to your watch face (circular, corner, and rectangular)
- Your character now shows a happy expression on Apple Watch too when you reach your daily goal
- Changing your character on iPhone now syncs to Apple Watch right away

Thank you for using PawSteps on your daily walks!

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-11

Your widget now updates automatically without opening the app!

What's New:
- The widget now refreshes automatically and resets when the date changes
- Faster launch: today's step count appears the moment you open the app, with a smooth count-up animation for any new steps
- The streak button now shows your current streak, with a special color when you're on a new record
- You can now mark notifications as unread or delete them

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the widget could keep showing yesterday's step count

Thank you for using PawSteps on your daily walks!

## More apps by Shintaro Ishikawa

- [Picolle. ピコレ - 小さな芸術家のための美術館 -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picolle/id6758279279)

All apps by Shintaro Ishikawa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1821402141

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