# PIYO pedometer - growing chick — Growing PIYO together

> Gamified step counter app with virtual chick growth and cultural exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Kazuyuki Ishida.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyo-pedometer-growing-chick/id1335295334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kazuyuki Ishida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320919489)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 320 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyo-pedometer-growing-chick/id1335295334/reviews.md

## What is PIYO pedometer?

■PIYO Pedometer(ヒヨコ歩数計)
-PIYO Pedometer- is an engaging step counter app where you can watch your chick grow as your daily steps and login counts increase. Collect over 200 unique badges, and explore Japanese culture as you level up!

■Key Features
•Track Your Health Progress
 - Manage your daily step count, calories burned, and walking/running distance. All data is securely stored for up to six months.

•Cultural Journey
 - As your chick reaches certain levels, you can explore the distance of the famous Tokaido 53 Stations, an ancient route connecting Tokyo to Kyoto, celebrated in Japanese art and history. This includes a unique feature that lets you enjoy Kuniyoshi Utagawa’s whimsical “Fifty-three Cats” – a playful, cat-themed interpretation of this historic journey.

•Accessibility
 - Our app is VoiceOver-friendly, designed to be accessible for users with visual impairments. We continually update the app to ensure an inclusive experience.

•Seamless Integration with Apple Health
 - Automatically sync your step count and distance with Apple’s Health app. (Note: Not available on iPad.)

•Widgets & Game Center Compatibility
 - Stay motivated with widgets for the Today View and Home Screen. Compete with friends and other users via Game Center leaderboards.

•Notifications & Achievements
 - Receive notifications when you reach step goals, level up, or hit other milestones. Visualize your progress with easy-to-read step graphs.

■Frequently Asked Questions
•“Why aren’t my steps syncing?”
 - Syncing is not available on iPads. However, there are other ways to earn points and level up, like logging in daily! If you’re using an iPhone, ensure Health data permissions are set for PIYO Pedometer. Follow these steps:
	1.	Open the Settings app
	2.	Select Privacy
	3.	Tap on Health
	4.	Choose PIYO Pedometer
	5.	Allow access to Distance and Step Count

•“How can I make sure my steps update in real time?”
PIYO Pedometer syncs with Apple’s Health app. To get the latest step count, open the Health app, then reopen PIYO Pedometer.

•“How do I set up the widget?”
 - Set up the widget by following these steps:
	1.	Swipe right on your Home screen
	2.	Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit
	3.	Find PIYO Pedometer and tap the + button
	•	“How do I view rankings?”
 - To view rankings, ensure that Game Center is enabled:
	1.	Open the Settings app, then select Game Center
	2.	Turn on Game Center
	3.	Tap the ranking icon in the top-left corner on the PIYO Pedometer Home screen

•“Why can’t I see the character images?”
 - Some characters are hidden throughout different screens. Try tapping on various elements to discover them!

•“What about my personal data privacy?”
 - Rest assured, all step and distance data obtained from Apple’s Health app stays securely within the app and is not shared externally. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

•Ad-Free Option
You can remove ads with an in-app purchase. See the terms and conditions within the app for more details on paid features.
This version should provide a clear, engaging overview with enough detail to help users fully understand the app’s functions and cultural context.

## Key features

- Track daily steps, calories, and distance
- Virtual chick grows with activity
- Collect over 200 unique badges
- Explore Japanese cultural journeys
- Integrates with Apple Health
- VoiceOver accessibility
- Widgets and Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告削除 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piyotaro's story Open | $1.99 | one-time |
| Episode1's story Open | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tokaido 53rd Open | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyo-pedometer-growing-chick/id1335295334/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 可愛いぴよ

*2025-11-01, version 5.2.0*

最近運動があまりできていなかったので、ウォーキングをする機会ができました！ 目標を達成してひよこちゃんを進化させるのが楽しみで、たくさん歩いてしまいます！ 特に、ひよこちゃんの手書き感のあるテイストがめちゃくちゃ可愛いです！ これからもたくさん活用していきたいと思います！

### 4/5 — 励みにはなります

*2025-10-29, version 5.2.0*

手術退院後、医者に歩けと言われたので散歩のお供にこのアプリを入れました。可愛いので励みにはなるのですが、歩数を5000ではなく自分の目標数値を設定出来たらより良かったです。何故なら、痛くて5000も歩けないなど個人の歩数事情もあると思うので☆を一つ減らしました。
他にも目標数値を入れられるアプリを見つけ同時進行し、自分の散歩スタイルに合う方を残そうと思ってます。

### 4/5 — ログインしないと5000歩歩いてても反映されないのだけ悩ましい

*2025-08-23, version 5.1.0*

なにかミッションがある！とかもなくシンプルでつかいやすいです。旅行中とかはログイン忘れないんですが、休みの日や仕事でいつもより歩いた！って日にログイン忘れててそういう時に限って5000歩達成してるので惜しいことした……！となることがあります😭そもそも毎日入れよという話なんですが笑
気がついたら開く程度でよいので電池の減りも少なく満足してます😊1番続いてるアプリです

### 5/5 — ぴよ

*2025-07-26, version 5.1.0*

可愛いのでなんとなく続けてます

### 5/5 — 可愛い

*2025-07-17, version 5.1.0*

週2回のランニングで使用してます
イラストが可愛くて癒されます

### 1/5 — バッジの集め方が不明

*2025-07-13, version 5.1.0*

歩数計の機能はシンプルで良いのですが。
バッジがあと３つ足りず、先に進めません。1日二万歩、三万歩と歩いて解放しろと？
ヒントがどこにもなく不親切です。

### 4/5 — 2年がかりで

*2025-06-07, version 5.1.0*

東海道よーやく制覇！歩かなすぎ、、
がんばろう！という気はおきないけど、歩いた日はチェックします。
ピヨかわいい！

### 5/5 — ピヨ太郎が可愛すぎます

*2025-05-29, version 5.1.0*

ピヨ太郎のセリフ一言ひとことに癒されてます。
最高なアプリです。
ピヨ太郎の続きが気になって仕方ありません。
早くお願いします。

### 3/5 — かわいい

*2025-05-15, version 5.1.0*

ひよこがかわいいです
5,000歩歩けばレベルはアップしますが、レベルが上がるたびにタマゴがオープンするわけではないです
新しいタマゴがオープンできる状態で、開けないまま次の日になると、開けられなくなるのが残念です
レベルアップもその日のうちにタップしないと無効になるので残念

### 5/5 — Cute app! Love it

*2025-03-19, version 5.0.1*

Great app, chick is adorable and keeps me motivated. 
Only improvements would be better translation. And adjusting goals for the day, not just 5k a day.

## Frequently asked questions about PIYO pedometer

### What does PIYO pedometer do?

PIYO pedometer is a step counter app that encourages you to be more active by growing a virtual chick. As you increase your daily steps and login counts, your chick grows and you can unlock new features and explore cultural content inspired by Japan. It also tracks your health progress like calories burned and distance walked.

### How does the virtual chick grow?

The virtual chick grows as your daily step count and login frequency increase. Reaching certain levels with your chick also unlocks new content, such as exploring the distance of the Tokaido 53 Stations and viewing unique art interpretations.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core step tracking and chick growth features. You can remove ads and access additional features through an in-app purchase. Specific details on paid features are available within the app's terms and conditions.

### What devices is PIYO pedometer compatible with?

PIYO pedometer is designed for iPhones and is VoiceOver-friendly for users with visual impairments. It seamlessly integrates with Apple Health to sync step count and distance. However, step syncing is not available on iPads.

### How can I improve my step syncing?

For iPhones, ensure that Health data permissions are enabled for PIYO Pedometer in your device's Settings under Privacy > Health. If you are using an iPad, step syncing is not available, but you can still earn points and level up by logging in daily.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.0 — 2025-08-29

・Improved performance.
・Fixed minor bugs.
・Localized some text that was previously shown in Japanese into English.

### 5.1.0 — 2025-04-20

Bug Fixes

### 5.0.1 — 2024-11-12

Bug Fixes

### 5.0.0 — 2024-11-04

Enjoy the Cat Version of the Tokaido 53 Stations!

We’ve added a special feature that allows you to experience the “Fifty-three Cats” by Kuniyoshi Utagawa, a whimsical adaptation of the famous Tokaido 53 Stations represented entirely with cats. As your chick levels up, unlock and enjoy this unique Japanese artwork!

### 4.2.0 — 2023-08-31

bug fixes

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