# Stepple — A Pet That Grows When You Move

> Virtual pet grows and thrives based on your daily activity and calorie goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph DeGrand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepple/id6762029862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph DeGrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841516268)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepple/id6762029862/reviews.md

## What is Stepple?

Stepple is the little pet that grows when you move — even a walk around the block is enough.

Hatch an egg, pick a daily calorie goal that fits where you are right now, and watch your pet thrive as you move. Whether you're taking your first walk in years or training for a marathon, every step and every workout counts. Meet your goal and your Stepple gains hearts. Miss a day and they lose some — but a solid walk tomorrow brings them right back.

START WHEREVER YOU ARE
Stepple is built for anyone trying to move more. Pick a goal you can actually hit — it can be as small as a short daily walk. Beginners can cruise to their goal on steps alone. Experienced users can crush it with runs, lifts, cycling, or yoga. Either way, your pet is rooting for you.

YOUR HEALTH IS THEIR HEALTH
Stepple syncs with Apple Health to read your active calories, steps, workouts, flights climbed, sleep, and walking distance. Your daily goal is simple: burn enough active calories to keep your pet alive — and every step and every workout you log counts toward that goal, whether you're walking the dog, hitting the gym, or climbing a flight of stairs. A hearts bar shows exactly where your pet stands — thriving, content, tired, sick, or critical.

FORGIVING BY DESIGN
One bad day won't break anything. A missed day costs a heart, but tomorrow's walk earns half a heart back. Your pet only reaches the end of their story after several skipped days in a row — plenty of room to recover from a rough week, a busy trip, or a sick day.

BUILD A STREAK
Hit your goal today, tomorrow, and the day after — and watch your streak climb. Stepple tracks a per-pet streak and a global lifetime streak across every pet you raise, so even if one ends, your legacy carries on.

A COLLECTION THAT FEELS PERSONAL
10+ unique creatures to discover, each with their own look and attitude. Every egg hatches with a randomly rolled color, so no two pets are alike — even of the same species. Some pets unlock only through dedication: one after earning enough goal days, another at a long streak milestone, and more surprises waiting to be found.

EARN YOUR REPUTATION
20+ tiered accolades track running, swimming, cycling, yoga, hiking, strength training, dance, and team sports. Your pet develops an Activity Trait that reflects your dominant workout style — a living fingerprint of your fitness identity. Plus 15+ global achievements that persist across every pet you raise.

MAKE IT YOURS
10+ pet color palettes, 20+ heart colors, and multiple free background gradients to start. Stepple+ subscribers unlock additional premium species, exclusive pixel-art backgrounds, parallax depth motion, custom heart shapes, glyph pattern overlays, and custom app icons.

HOME SCREEN WIDGET
An animated pet sprite lives on your home screen — watch it react to your daily progress without opening the app. Small and medium widget sizes included, free.

THE GARDEN & THE GRAVEYARD
Retired pets live in a pixel-art garden — tap any pet to revisit their story, or bring one back from retirement to keep going. Pets whose story has ended rest in a graveyard with tombstones marking their name, species, and lifespan. Every pet you raise becomes part of your permanent history.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no sign-up, no ads. Your Apple Health data is read on your device to care for your pet and isn't shared anywhere — unless you turn on optional social features like leaderboards or friend sharing, which publish activity stats (like steps and goal progress) through Apple's CloudKit. You're always in control of what you share.

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STEPPLE+ SUBSCRIPTION

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://stepple.fit/terms
Privacy Policy: https://stepple.fit/privacy

## Key features

- Virtual pet grows with movement
- Customizable daily calorie goals
- Syncs with Apple Health
- Forgiving system for missed days
- Unlockable creatures and achievements
- Home screen widget
- Activity Traits reflect workout style

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stepple+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Stepple+ | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepple/id6762029862/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Makes me want to get my steps in

*2026-08-16*

This app really helps me stay on track

### 5/5 — One of my favorite apps

*2026-06-08*

One of the best apps in the game right now

## Frequently asked questions about Stepple

### How does Stepple help me stay active?

Stepple uses a virtual pet that grows and thrives as you meet your daily activity goals. By syncing with Apple Health, it tracks your steps, active calories, and workouts, making your progress directly impact your pet's well-being.

### What happens if I miss a day of my Stepple goal?

Stepple is designed to be forgiving. Missing a day costs your pet one heart, but a solid walk the next day can earn half a heart back. Your pet only reaches the end of its story after several consecutive missed days, allowing ample room for recovery.

### Can I customize my Stepple experience?

Yes, Stepple offers customization options. You can choose from multiple pet color palettes, heart colors, and free background gradients. Stepple+ subscribers unlock additional premium species, exclusive backgrounds, and custom app icons.

### What kind of activities does Stepple track?

Stepple syncs with Apple Health to track a variety of activities including active calories, steps, workouts, flights climbed, sleep, and walking distance. This allows for diverse fitness routines to contribute to your pet's health.

### How do I unlock new Stepple creatures?

There are over 10 unique creatures to discover in Stepple. Some are unlocked through dedication, such as earning enough goal days or reaching a long streak milestone. Each egg hatches with a randomly rolled color, ensuring no two pets are exactly alike.

### What are the Stepple+ subscription benefits?

Stepple+ subscribers gain access to premium species, exclusive pixel-art backgrounds, parallax depth motion, custom heart shapes, glyph pattern overlays, and custom app icons. The subscription offers a 7-day free trial for the annual plan.

### Does Stepple have ads?

No, Stepple does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through a subscription.

### What devices is Stepple available on?

Stepple is available on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its compatibility with Apple Health data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-25

• Streak Freezes were added and can be earned through pet evolutions! Hold up to 3 Streak Freezes at once and use them to save your streak and your pets.
• More variations of the daily recap introduced.
• Tap to focus in AR Mode.
• Bug fixes.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-13

• Introduced a new AR Mode to see your Stepple in the real world!
• Jarvis now has a full evolution.
• Introduced a new "What's New" overlay.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-03

• Share your pet and status to social media.
• A widget with your pet can now be added to your lock screen.
• Bug fixes with the live walking capability and the pet progress page.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-28

• Squash now has a full evolution.
• More bug fixes regarding progress overlay, parallax backgrounds, starting walks.
• Background patterns now turned on by default.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-09

• Pancakes now has a full evolution.
• Hit your goal and your pet lights up as thriving right away.
• Weekly leaderboards are smoother and fairer — the right winner is
  crowned every week.
• Friendlier name filtering for leaderboards and sharing.
• Bug fixes regarding progress overlay, parallax backgrounds, recording walks.

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*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 2026-09-10.*