# StepDog: Step Counter with Dog — user reviews > 114 indexed App Store user reviews of StepDog by Yingchi Wang, rated 4.20/5 from 1,267 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 843 · 4★ 157 · 3★ 106 · 2★ 61 · 1★ 100 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (19 of 114) ### 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 ### 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 ### 2/5 — Stopped working *2024-10-30, version 11.1* App worked great on my watch but this morning it had disappeared and I can’t get it to go back on my watch! 😡 ### 3/5 — Not supported by most watch faces *2024-08-01* The main problem is I only found two Apple Watch faces that would work with this as a complication. And those two did not have enough other complications remaining to keep this one, too. There are many other faces that allow selecting this app as a complication, but nothing but a blank appears on those faces which seems like the bug is an Apple development issue. Otherwise, this app is cute and does count steps. ### 3/5 — dog shows as white silhouette on watch face *2024-06-07, version 11.0* cute app. i like that i can track my step goal and that there is a complication for the watch to add to the modular face. however the dog i have (the labrador) only shows up when i have the multicolor setting on. if i have any other color complications on the modular face, the dog shows up as a white silhouette. please fix this ### 2/5 — Doesn’t Work *2024-05-06* I downloaded this after seeing it on another app thinking it would be super cute on my Apple Watch 9. The phone app keeps crashing (I have a 13 pro max) and there’s no way to add the complication on my watch which is disappointing. If this gets fixed, I may redownload. It’s a cute app and a cute way to motivate your daily steps but doesn’t work. **Developer response:** This should be fixed now - please try again and contact support if not ### 2/5 — doesnt work after update *2024-04-19, version 11.0* used to work great, but after the most recent update, the pet just shows up as a white silhouette on my apple watch ### 4/5 — More dogs *2024-03-30, version 11.0* I love this app. I just wish this app had more dogs. I used to have a english springer spaniel from 2009-2014. He name was Cooper. He was the best dog ever. I miss him so much. During the time he was alive he was the only one I could talk to about me being transgender. My parents where not supportive at that time. I just wish I would have him on my Apple Watch. ### 2/5 — Very disappointed with tracking *2024-03-18, version 11.0* Tracking on this app is really hit or miss. For example I've had it on all morning and it shows ONE STEP. I need to find a new app to track steps 'cuz this ain't it! ### 4/5 — History *2024-03-10, version 11.0* I wish we could see previous days’ steps. ### 4/5 — Neat app, but no Schnauzers? *2024-02-29, version 10.2* I feel sad because there really should be a schnauzer. ### 4/5 — Black Lab *2023-11-18, version 10.2* Can you add a black lab in the next update?!? Love it so far! ### 4/5 — Adorable *2023-10-18, version 10.2* The app is adorable, I just wished there was either on option to put a photo in the background or to make the dog a widget that can be added to other watch faces ### 2/5 — Cute idea but needs some love *2023-10-17* Really cute idea and I was excited to start tracking my steps instead of just my rings, but it has some issues. I’ll probably look for one that works a bit more consistently rather than pay the 99 cent fee every month. It doesn’t sync unless you open the app and close it again a couple of times, which kind of defeats the purpose of having it in your watch face. Also, I’m not sure why it won’t let me leave the “competition” I’m in. It randomly puts you up against 4 unknown people but I don’t see any way to opt out. If they could clean up the glitches and charge a one-time fee instead of 98 cents forever, I’d definitely give this one another shot. ### 4/5 — Need a schnauzer! *2023-10-11, version 10.2* I love this app! It’s adorable and great for tracking steps. Only reason it didn’t get the full 5 stars is I was disappointed there wasn’t a miniature schnauzer!! ### 4/5 — Cute App!! *2023-10-10, version 10.2* Very cute app. It’s a great motivator to get out there and start walking. The only issue is that there is no option to walk a pitbull or a French bulldog. Instead I’m walking my bf dog lol. But other than that I love it. ### 2/5 — Super cute but doesn’t work *2023-10-09, version 10.2* The step counter on it doesn’t work. Has read 1 step 0% all day for me. Bummer bc it is so cute. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Cute but stopped working *2024-11-11, version 11.1* One month after I started paying the $1 a month to use the extra features it just stopped working. The dog wouldn’t show up on my watch face. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and no luck fixing it. App and watch were both up to date. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work After update. *2024-04-22, version 11.0* My dog disappeared on the watch face. ### 1/5 — BAD *2023-09-27, version 10.2* worst app! Glitches ALOT and don't work doesn't count steps ### 1/5 — Step count off by 2500 steps *2023-09-23, version 10.1* Step count off by 2500 steps consistently daily, annoyed by this app. Cute dog but the app doesn’t work. There is no way to get the app to sync to my phone to get the right step count. Lame ### 1/5 — Series 3 *2023-09-21, version 7.8* Please support the series 3 watch for the face. ### 1/5 — This must be a scam *2023-09-20, version 7.8* Saw this on TT. Thought I’d try, looks cute. Doesn’t work. My health app has 5,000 steps. StepDog stays consistent at 0 steps. Tried everything. Set my goals on the app, ran phone & watch updates, uninstalled/reinstalled - all the things. Now StepDog is all over my TT FYP. Certain now these are paid influencers. Will delete app. ### 1/5 — You have to pay weekly to customize the dog. *2023-09-18, version 7.8* Make upgrading to choose your own dog not a monthly fee. ### 1/5 — Glitches so bad *2023-05-05, version 7.8* I used to love this app, but it glitches so bad that I can’t even get into the app to update my dog. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2024-12-02* 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!🐶 ### 5/5 — Please fix *2024-05-07, version 11.0* I have had this app for ages I really love it it’s excellent but just recently it’s started crashing and won’t work I’m gutted. Please can you fix it 😍 ### 5/5 — Love! Please add more dogs! *2024-02-15, version 10.2* This is the best Apple Watch app around I’m obsessed! Its so perfect. Would love more dogs like a white doodle of black Great Dane. Would definitely upgrade my purchase if those were options! ### 5/5 — Need more options but so cute *2023-09-25, version 10.2* Loving how cute this is! Need a white spotted cocker spaniel for my own personal dog but love how cute it encourages me to get my steps in ### 5/5 — Love the poodle! *2023-09-22, version 10.0* Love seeing the poodle move around on my watch face and fall asleep when I hit my goal. Leaderboards are fun too! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2022-09-21, version 7.8* I love this app. I just wish Australian Shepherd was a dog breed option to choose. It’s so cute and motivates me to walk more to reach my goals. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*