# StepDog: Step Counter with Dog — Watch face dog & step tracker

> Virtual dog companion that motivates fitness through step tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Yingchi Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yingchi Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 1,267 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303/reviews.md

## What is StepDog?

StepDog: Your Step Counter & Your Cute Virtual Dog

Step Up. Look After Your Dog. Stay Fit.

StepDog is more than just a step counter. It’s a simple way to make daily walking fun and rewarding, by giving you a virtual dog that lives on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Every step keeps your dog healthy, happy, and by your side.

HOW IT WORKS
* Track steps automatically: StepDog connects with Apple HealthKit to read your daily step count in real time.
* Care for your dog: Walk enough each day and your virtual dog will eat, sit, play, and finally curl up to sleep.
* Turn fitness into a habit: Think of it as a gamified pedometer. By walking, you take care of your dog. That's how you stay motivated!

BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH
* See steps at a glance: Keep your step count and goal progress visible on your watch face all day.
* Designed for modern faces: Use StepDog with the Infograph Modular watch face (Series 4 and above). Earlier modular faces show your daily ring too.
* Add complications: Make your step tracker always accessible with a glance, no extra taps needed.
* Stay motivated from your wrist: Your dog goes where you go.

NEW WAY TO STAY ACTIVE & MOTIVATED
* Regular step trackers get boring. StepDog makes daily walking feel like a game you actually want to win.
* Skip excuses: your dog depends on your steps, you’re walking for you and for them.
* Compete on local leaderboards (Premium) to see who’s getting the most steps.
* Earn medals and small rewards for reaching goals to build a daily habit that sticks.

YOUR OWN VIRTUAL PET
* Pick your favourite dog breed and watch your puppy walk, sit, bark, eat, and sleep.
* Unlock more breeds and animations with upgrades.
* Treat your virtual dog well by staying active. It’s a small, daily commitment that makes you smile.

WEATHER & EXTRA FEATURES
* Premium members unlock widget for Home Screen, live weather backgrounds for your dog, plus daily forecasts to plan your walks.
* Local leaderboards turn solo walking into a friendly competition.
* Stay motivated, rain or shine.

FITNESS TAMAGOCHI

StepDog brings back the nostalgic joy of virtual pets, but this time it gets you moving. If you miss a goal, your dog might get restless. So get up, get outside, and hit your steps!


KEY BENEFITS
* Automatic step tracking with Apple HealthKit.
* A virtual dog you feed with your steps.
* Apple Watch complications to keep goals visible.
* Local leaderboards and medals to push you further.
* Pick your favourite virtual dog and unlock new breeds.
* Live weather and daily forecasts to stay on track.
* Works seamlessly with Apple Watch.


JOIN THE PACK

StepDog keeps you active every day. Walk more. Care more. Stay fit. & keep your virtual dog happy. 
Whether you’re looking for a simple daily habit or a cute companion to boost motivation, StepDog makes every step count.

Download StepDog free today and start walking with your dog by your side.

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Note: Full watch face support requires Apple Watch Series 4 and above. Older modular faces show progress rings.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

Unlock premium features like extra dog breeds, live weather, and leaderboards with StepDog Premium. 
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 
Manage your subscription anytime in your settings.

Privacy Policy: https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net/Privacy
Terms of Use: https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net/Terms

HealthKit: StepDog uses HealthKit to read your step data and keep your dog’s daily progress up to date.

## Key features

- Automatic step tracking via HealthKit
- Virtual dog care and happiness meter
- Apple Watch complications and watch face integration
- Gamified fitness with goals and rewards
- Unlockable dog breeds and animations
- Premium weather and home screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack Annual | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of all dogs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Accessories for your dog | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of StepDog?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Motivating to reach step goals
- 👍 Fun and cute way to track steps
- 👍 Customizable dog breeds

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Step tracking issues
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for customization
- 🔒 Limited free dog breed options
- 🔋 Compatibility issues with older Apple Watches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Dog not showing up on watch face
- Step count not updating correctly
- App crashes or won't open
- Incompatibility with certain Apple Watch models

**Most requested features**

- More dog breed options (Bernese mountain dog, Dachshund, Schnauzer, etc.)
- Add cat option
- Ability to use own pet photo
- Leaderboard with friends
- History of previous step data
- Improved animation and interactivity for the dog

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-11-13*

I have had this app for years and am very pleased with it. I enjoy seeing my dog interact with my step goals. Had a question, contacted customer service, and quickly everything was resolved.

### 2/5 — Eh

*2025-09-23, version 15.4*

Doesn’t show up on my Apple Watch anymore after updating to the latest OS

### 4/5 — Great app but needs more dog breeds

*2025-09-17*

I love this app and have had it for over a year! Only complaint is that they need a Bernese mountain dog option. They have several unique breeds (afghan hound, basenji, Tibetan to name a few). Bernese mountain dogs are pretty popular so it’s surprising they don’t have that breed option.

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2025-09-16, version 15.4*

Would love to see a cocker spaniel in the mix.
Absolutely love this app

### 5/5 — Do it for your Dog!

*2025-08-14*

I’ve had StepDog for a few years and have always loved seeing my pooch on my Apple Watch face, counting my steps. It’s very motivating, especially because it looks just like my own dog!🐶

I had a hiccup with the app after a recent iOS update; for some reason, my pup kept getting removed from my Apple Watch face. I reached out to customer service and they were incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful! Really nice to have an app with accessible and productive customer service 😊

### 5/5 — Helps me daily! Favorite app!

*2025-08-09*

I love this app helps me walk daily because I want to make this little guy happy. Every day I look forward to petting my dog and hearing his little barks once I reach my goal and he can sleep I feel like I’ve done good for the day. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Love!

*2025-08-07, version 15.2*

I love this app! So cute on my Apple Watch face and makes it so I can easily see my steps. Support was very helpful when I had issues.

### 4/5 — Glitches so bad

*2025-07-26, version 15.1*

**Update 7/26/25-
I still haven’t heard back from anyone, but they did send out an update that fixed it. I really do appreciate it being fixed. This is one of my favorite watch faces that I have. 
*Original-I can’t get a hold of anyone about this app. The face will not refresh for show the new steps. No matter what I have done for the past week. I just wish someone would get back to me

### 1/5 — Glitches so bad

*2025-03-21, version 12.0*

I can’t get a hold of anyone about this app. The face will not refresh for show the new steps. No matter what I have done for the past week. I just wish someone would get back to me

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-12-20, version 11.1*

It’s not working for me at all. It says it won’t work with my watch yet I have a series 9 Apple watch? So I’m confused because it says 4 and up. And I have a newer one but it still won’t work at all. Where the dog goes it’s just bank and kinda blurred out. Super upset about it as I was looking forward to having this app.

## Frequently asked questions about StepDog

### What does StepDog do?

StepDog is a step counter that uses a virtual dog to motivate you. Your daily steps directly impact your virtual dog's health and happiness, turning fitness into a rewarding game. It connects with Apple HealthKit to automatically track your steps and provides Apple Watch complications for easy goal visibility.

### How does the virtual dog work?

Your virtual dog lives on your iPhone and Apple Watch. By walking and meeting your step goals, you ensure your dog eats, plays, and rests. This gamified approach makes daily walking more engaging and helps you build a consistent fitness habit.

### Is StepDog free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core step tracking and virtual dog features. However, certain premium features like home screen widgets, live weather backgrounds, and access to local leaderboards are available through in-app purchases or a subscription.

### What devices is StepDog compatible with?

StepDog is designed to work seamlessly with Apple devices. It connects with Apple HealthKit for step tracking and offers full integration with Apple Watch, including watch face complications. Full watch face support requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or later.

### What are the benefits of using StepDog?

StepDog helps you stay active by making walking fun and rewarding. It provides automatic step tracking, a cute virtual companion, and motivational tools like medals and leaderboards. The app aims to help you build a sustainable daily fitness habit and improve your overall well-being.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15.4 — 2025-08-19

Bug fixes and new Vizsla dog

### 15.3 — 2025-08-18

Bug fixes and new Vizsla dog in this new version

### 15.2 — 2025-08-06

Vizsla dog now available in new update

### 15.1 — 2025-07-17

New dark mode widget to see your pup on your phone

### 14.1 — 2025-07-04

Dark mode widget to show off your dogs lovely coat!

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All apps by Yingchi Wang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020

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