# Stepets vs Hungry Vivu

The clearest difference is ads: Hungry Vivu at none against Stepets's shown. Hungry Vivu also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stepets's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (263 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stepets sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hungry Vivu sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hungry Vivu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepets has 263 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Stepets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hungry Vivu's.

Stepets ships an update weekly, Hungry Vivu every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepets | Hungry Vivu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepets-walking-pet-simulator/id1532881399/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-vivu/id6760089803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 504 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Platonic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/980909625) | [Mykola Viunyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844988043) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hungry Vivu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-vivu/id6760089803)

Nurture a charming creature by popping emotion balloons and keeping it happy. Collect unique skins, engage in guided meditations, and enjoy interactive day/night modes. This privacy-focused experience offers a delightful way to relax and connect.

**Highlights:** Pop emotion balloons to feed creature, Collect over 40 unique skins, Daily rewards and streak bonuses, Guided breathing meditation sessions, Interactive day and night modes, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vivu Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepets free?

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

### Is Hungry Vivu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stepets or Hungry Vivu?

Hungry Vivu is rated higher. Stepets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Hungry Vivu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stepets or Hungry Vivu have ads?

Stepets shows ads; Hungry Vivu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepets or Hungry Vivu?

Stepets ships an update weekly, and Hungry Vivu every 6 months. Most recently, Stepets was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hungry Vivu on October 18, 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.*