# Axolochi vs Stepets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stepets at weekly against Axolochi's every 3 months. Stepets also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Axolochi's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (11K vs 262). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Axolochi sells 4 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Axolochi against 4.6 for Stepets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axolochi has 11K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Axolochi's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stepets's.

Axolochi ships an update every 3 months, Stepets weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axolochi | Stepets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axolochi/id1432184360/reviews)** | [4.6 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepets-walking-pet-simulator/id1532881399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% 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 |
| Size | 179 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

### Axolochi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axolochi/id1432184360)

Care for adorable aquatic creatures, helping them grow through various life stages. Discover and collect hundreds of unique shapes and colors as you nurture them from egg to adult. Release them to unlock new possibilities and continue the cycle of hatching and collecting.

**Highlights:** Hatch and raise axolotls, Collect hundreds of shapes and colors, Bathe, feed, and play with pets, Unlock new colors and combinations, Release axolotls to get new eggs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Adorable axolotls
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🎉 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎁 Treasure room feature
- 🔍 Variety of axolotl types to discover

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression/evolution of axolotls
- 💰 Pearls/currency difficult to obtain
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay, lack of content
- 🔒 Limited interactions with axolotls
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Feeding/interaction buttons not working
- Duplicate axolotl eggs appearing
- Treasure chest not disappearing after purchase
- Notifications about axolotl dying
- Ads causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple axolotls at once
- More mini-games and activities
- Easier way to obtain pearls/currency
- Option to name axolotls
- Ability to keep/revisit fully evolved axolotls


### 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 Axolochi free?

Axolochi 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, Axolochi or Stepets?

Axolochi is rated higher. Axolochi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Stepets averages 4.6 from 262 ratings.

### Do Axolochi or Stepets have ads?

Both Axolochi and Stepets show ads.

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

Axolochi ships an update every 3 months, and Stepets weekly. Most recently, Axolochi was updated on October 27, 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.*