# StepDog vs Sober

StepDog and Sober are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. StepDog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepDog | Sober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yingchi Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020) | [Ayan Osman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787034658) |

## 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


### Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-ish/id6816757621)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepDog free?

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

### Is Sober free?

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

### Do StepDog or Sober have ads?

Neither StepDog nor Sober 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.*