Virtuthon vs CatsWalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtuthon
Participate in virtual walkathons and marathons with friends, regardless of location. Create or join groups, track each other's step counts, and stay motivated through a dedicated chat feature. Set custom start and end dates for your events.
- Virtual walkathon participation
- Group creation and joining
- Real-time step count tracking
- Event start and end dates
- In-app group chat
- Utilizes iPhone activity data
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Hi! My name is Adrit Rao. I am 13 years old and a WWDC 2020 Swift Student Challenge Winner. This is my 3rd app on the App Store. Virtuthon is an app that will enable users to participate in group walkathons and marathons no matter where they are. The group leader can create a group and then later share the group code enabling other participants to join. Everybody in the group can view each others step count and stay motivated. When the group leader creates a group the can choose a start date and an end date of their walkathon/marathon. Virtuthon does not utilize HealthKit or CareKit, instead it utilizes the iPhone's accelerometer/activity and fitness data. Steps and other data will only be collected and stored if the walkathon has started. There is also an additional chat feature that lets users in a group talk with each other. I hope you enjoy!
CatsWalk
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Catwalk: Walk, Have Fun, and Collect Virtual Cats! Every step you take helps you unlock and care for adorable digital cats. Stay active, have fun, and improve your health with Catwalk, the first virtual pet app that makes walking exciting and rewarding! What’s Catwalk? Catwalk is designed to get you moving—while helping you collect unique virtual cats. Inspired by passionate walkers and loved by fitness enthusiasts, Catwalk makes each step more rewarding as you build a collection of playful felines. Why You’ll Love Catwalk: • Motivation: Catwalk’s game-like interface and cute cat companions keep you inspired to hit your step goals every day. • Rewards: Exchange your steps for new cats and grow your collection of adorable, playful kitties. • Free to Play: Start your journey today! Optional in-app purchases let you customize your experience while supporting Catwalk's development. Get Started: No prior experience needed—just lace up your shoes and let Catwalk guide you towards a fun and healthy walking habit. Download Catwalk now to start collecting virtual cats as you walk your way to better health! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUHJwUlRqWmF0dHdo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CatsWalk at every 3 weeks against Virtuthon's every 41 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtuthon ships an update every 41 months, CatsWalk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtuthon | CatsWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sangeetha Rao | yajing pang |
In-app purchases
Virtuthon
No in-app purchases
CatsWalk
No in-app purchases
