# @braces vs StepPet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepPet at 100% against @braces's 0%. @braces's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepPet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. @braces asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | @braces | StepPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braces/id1174122736/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven James Schau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056163684) | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) |

## What reviewers say

### @braces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braces/id1174122736)

Track your orthodontic treatment progress with a calendar, time-lapse videos, and color simulations. Set reminders for aligner changes and appointments, and log hygiene and discomfort levels.

**Highlights:** Headgear/aligner wear tracking, Monthly treatment calendar, Time-lapse video creation, Braces color simulator, Wear/change reminders, Appointment reminders, Hygiene and discomfort logging

**In-app purchases:** none


### StepPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet/id6744852613)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fantasy adventure. Walk to hatch and raise a magical creature that grows and evolves, unlocking accessories and companions. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Hatch and raise evolving fantasy pets, Track daily, weekly, and total steps, Unlock accessories and milestone evolutions, Compete with friends in step challenges, Climb weekly leaderboards, Customize pet appearance, Collect companions from elemental realms

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Save 37% | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems + Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems + Extra Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Gems + Huge Bonus | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Gems + Maximum Bonus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is @braces free?

@braces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Do @braces or StepPet have ads?

StepPet shows ads; @braces does not.

### Which is updated more often, @braces or StepPet?

@braces ships an update every 5 weeks, and StepPet every 5 weeks. Most recently, @braces was updated on September 29, 2026 and StepPet on October 1, 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.*