# KleptoCats vs Stepets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stepets at weekly against KleptoCats's every 3 months. Stepets also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). KleptoCats's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 262) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KleptoCats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stepets sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KleptoCats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KleptoCats has 32K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of KleptoCats's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stepets's.

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, Stepets weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KleptoCats | Stepets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kleptocats/id1083229791/reviews)** | [4.6 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepets-walking-pet-simulator/id1532881399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 628 MB | 504 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) | [Platonic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/980909625) |

## What reviewers say

### KleptoCats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kleptocats/id1083229791)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Collect hundreds of unique, mischievous cats that steal items to decorate your room. Feed, wash, and pet your feline companions while uncovering the mystery of their origins. Discover exciting easter eggs and fill your space with treasures from around the world.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of unique cats, Cats steal items to decorate your room, Feed, wash, and pet your cats, Discover easter eggs and clues, Solve the mystery of cat origins, Decorate your home with treasures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package with 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package with 25 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACK SALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package with 70 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package with 200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable cats
- 🎨 Interesting art style and references
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🕹️ Fun mini-games to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for cats to return
- 💎 Difficult to obtain gems
- 🔁 Repetitive items brought back by cats
- 🛠️ Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Coins getting stuck on screen
- Item descriptions not showing up
- Ads not rewarding players properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to send out multiple cats at once
- More interaction with cats beyond feeding/bathing
- Easier way to obtain gems
- Save progress across devices


### Stepets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepets-walking-pet-simulator/id1532881399)

Collect and care for virtual pets by walking in the real world. Customize your island, play mini-games, and watch your pets evolve. Achieve fitness goals while enjoying a charming, kawaii-themed adventure.

**Highlights:** Collect and care for baby pets, Customize virtual island with furniture, Play mini-games with pets, In-game rewards for daily goals, Pets evolve and grow, Health tracking and fitness goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 gems! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 gems! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Member! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 gems! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip Member! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 gems! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150 gems! | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable pets
- 🚀 Motivating to walk
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and execution
- 🎨 Fun decoration options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Steps not tracking properly
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and premium currency
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔒 Lack of sync with external fitness apps

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not registering correctly
- Negative gem/coin balances
- Ads not providing expected rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and interact with pets
- More mini-games and activities
- Improved step tracking and integration with fitness apps
- Reduced reliance on premium currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KleptoCats free?

KleptoCats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stepets free?

Stepets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KleptoCats or Stepets?

KleptoCats is rated higher. KleptoCats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Stepets averages 4.6 from 262 ratings.

### Do KleptoCats or Stepets have ads?

Both KleptoCats and Stepets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KleptoCats or Stepets?

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, and Stepets weekly. Most recently, KleptoCats was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stepets on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*