Comparison

PIYO pedometer vs Micro Kitty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PIYO pedometer

This app is a step counter that gamifies fitness by growing a virtual chick based on your daily activity. Unlock achievements, explore cultural journeys inspired by Japan, and compete with friends. It integrates with Apple Health and offers accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Track daily steps, calories, and distance
  • Virtual chick grows with activity
  • Collect over 200 unique badges
  • Explore Japanese cultural journeys
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Widgets and Game Center leaderboards
Features
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■PIYO Pedometer(ヒヨコ歩数計) -PIYO Pedometer- is an engaging step counter app where you can watch your chick grow as your daily steps and login counts increase. Collect over 200 unique badges, and explore Japanese culture as you level up! ■Key Features •Track Your Health Progress - Manage your daily step count, calories burned, and walking/running distance. All data is securely stored for up to six months. •Cultural Journey - As your chick reaches certain levels, you can explore the distance of the famous Tokaido 53 Stations, an ancient route connecting Tokyo to Kyoto, celebrated in Japanese art and history. This includes a unique feature that lets you enjoy Kuniyoshi Utagawa’s whimsical “Fifty-three Cats” – a playful, cat-themed interpretation of this historic journey. •Accessibility - Our app is VoiceOver-friendly, designed to be accessible for users with visual impairments. We continually update the app to ensure an inclusive experience. •Seamless Integration with Apple Health - Automatically sync your step count and distance with Apple’s Health app. (Note: Not available on iPad.) •Widgets & Game Center Compatibility - Stay motivated with widgets for the Today View and Home Screen. Compete with friends and other users via Game Center leaderboards. •Notifications & Achievements - Receive notifications when you reach step goals, level up, or hit other milestones. Visualize your progress with easy-to-read step graphs. ■Frequently Asked Questions •“Why aren’t my steps syncing?” - Syncing is not available on iPads. However, there are other ways to earn points and level up, like logging in daily! If you’re using an iPhone, ensure Health data permissions are set for PIYO Pedometer. Follow these steps: 1. Open the Settings app 2. Select Privacy 3. Tap on Health 4. Choose PIYO Pedometer 5. Allow access to Distance and Step Count •“How can I make sure my steps update in real time?” PIYO Pedometer syncs with Apple’s Health app. To get the latest step count, open the Health app, then reopen PIYO Pedometer. •“How do I set up the widget?” - Set up the widget by following these steps: 1. Swipe right on your Home screen 2. Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit 3. Find PIYO Pedometer and tap the + button • “How do I view rankings?” - To view rankings, ensure that Game Center is enabled: 1. Open the Settings app, then select Game Center 2. Turn on Game Center 3. Tap the ranking icon in the top-left corner on the PIYO Pedometer Home screen •“Why can’t I see the character images?” - Some characters are hidden throughout different screens. Try tapping on various elements to discover them! •“What about my personal data privacy?” - Rest assured, all step and distance data obtained from Apple’s Health app stays securely within the app and is not shared externally. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. •Ad-Free Option You can remove ads with an in-app purchase. See the terms and conditions within the app for more details on paid features. This version should provide a clear, engaging overview with enough detail to help users fully understand the app’s functions and cultural context.

About

Micro Kitty

This app gamifies fitness by rewarding your steps with in-app currency to decorate virtual rooms. Collect points, customize your space, and enjoy a cute, retro-themed experience with your virtual cat companion.

Highlights
  • Earn Paw Points for walking
  • Decorate virtual rooms
  • Collect and customize items
  • Cute retro pixel art
  • Mini-game included
  • Track daily steps and history
Features
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Micro Kitty brings you step tracking with a twist! Enjoy the company of a feline friend (Lucy) and collect Paw Points as you walk! Spend your Paw Points in the decor shop to customize your rooms - a variety of items creates constant new goals for you to work towards, for the more you walk the more Paw Points you'll earn, and the more you can spend! With an easy to use interface, cute retro pixel-themed art art, and accurate step counting from Core Motion, Micro Kitty makes step tracking simple and rewarding! Features include: *Earn Paw Points live as you walk! *Main room, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor views *Toggle between room views *Bap the Mouse mini game! *More decor items available! *Purchase new decor items to customize your cat's room *More animations and locations for a more immersive experience *Responsive to your movements - if you walk, Lucy might too! *Intuitive, easy to use interface with sound feedback *Hearts for each consecutive day of care - fill them all and earn a surprise! *Current status view with step count and distance covered *Step history displayed in a convenient list view (past seven days of recorded steps available) *Equip your items from Decor Shop, simply tap to apply *In-app purchases Paw Points in the Paw Point shop *Toggle between mile and meter measurements from the info page

Screenshots

PIYO pedometer4 screens
Micro Kitty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIYO pedometer at 80% against Micro Kitty's 0%. PIYO pedometer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Micro Kitty's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PIYO pedometer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Micro Kitty sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIYO pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PIYO pedometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro Kitty's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIYO pedometer ships an update monthly, Micro Kitty every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PIYO pedometer versus Micro Kitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIYO pedometerMicro Kitty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuyuki IshidaKatherine Duncan-Welke

Customer experience

PIYO pedometer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative7.1%

Micro Kitty

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PIYO pedometer

One-time4
  • 広告削除$1.99
  • Piyotaro's story Open$1.99
  • Episode1's story Open$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Tokaido 53rd Open$1.99
10 purchases

Micro Kitty

One-time10
  • 50 Points$2.99
  • 150 Points$6.99
  • 200 Points$7.99
Show 7 more
  • 350 Points$13.99
  • 1000 Points$34.99
  • 1500 Points$44.99
  • 2000 Points$59.99
  • 3000 Points$74.99
  • 5000 Points$89.99
  • 10000 Points$99.99

Questions

Is PIYO pedometer free?
PIYO pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Kitty free?
Micro Kitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PIYO pedometer or Micro Kitty?
PIYO pedometer is rated higher. PIYO pedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Micro Kitty averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do PIYO pedometer or Micro Kitty have ads?
PIYO pedometer shows ads; Micro Kitty does not.
Which is updated more often, PIYO pedometer or Micro Kitty?
PIYO pedometer ships an update monthly, and Micro Kitty every 8 months. Most recently, PIYO pedometer was updated on July 25, 2026 and Micro Kitty on September 17, 2026.

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