# StepDog vs Handwashtimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepDog at 48% against Handwashtimer's 0%. StepDog also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 14). Handwashtimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepDog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Handwashtimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepDog holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepDog has 1.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of StepDog's written reviews are positive against 0% of Handwashtimer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepDog | Handwashtimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303/reviews)** | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwashtimer/id1502538523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yingchi Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020) | [Bror Brurberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/979357611) |

## What reviewers say

### StepDog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303)

This app combines step tracking with a virtual pet experience. Your daily steps keep a virtual dog healthy and happy, turning fitness into a rewarding game. It's designed to motivate you to build a consistent walking habit.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking via HealthKit, Virtual dog care and happiness meter, Apple Watch complications and watch face integration, Gamified fitness with goals and rewards, Unlockable dog breeds and animations, Premium weather and home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Set of all dogs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Accessories for your dog | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Motivating to reach step goals
- 👍 Fun and cute way to track steps
- 👍 Customizable dog breeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Step tracking issues
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for customization
- 🔒 Limited free dog breed options
- 🔋 Compatibility issues with older Apple Watches

**Reported bugs**

- Dog not showing up on watch face
- Step count not updating correctly
- App crashes or won't open
- Incompatibility with certain Apple Watch models

**Requested features**

- More dog breed options (Bernese mountain dog, Dachshund, Schnauzer, etc.)
- Add cat option
- Ability to use own pet photo
- Leaderboard with friends
- History of previous step data


### Handwashtimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwashtimer/id1502538523)

This app helps you remember to wash your hands by setting customizable notifications. It also includes a 20-second timer with watch vibration to ensure proper handwashing duration.

**Highlights:** Customizable notification intervals, 20-second handwashing timer, Watch vibration alerts, Simple one-tap start for timer

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepDog free?

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

### Is Handwashtimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepDog or Handwashtimer?

StepDog is rated higher. StepDog averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Handwashtimer averages 1.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do StepDog or Handwashtimer have ads?

Neither StepDog nor Handwashtimer shows ads.

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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.*