# STEPN vs Genopets

The clearest difference is rating: Genopets at 4.9 against STEPN's 4.2. Genopets also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STEPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Genopets sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Genopets holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of STEPN's written reviews are positive against 62% of Genopets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STEPN | Genopets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepn/id1598112424/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genopets-move-play-create/id1603131221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **62.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FindSatoshi Lab Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598112636) | [Monarch Nascent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603131223) |

## What reviewers say

### STEPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepn/id1598112424)

This Web3 application rewards users with cryptocurrency and NFTs for engaging in physical activity like walking, jogging, or running. It incorporates game and social elements, allowing users to equip NFT sneakers to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Equip NFT sneakers, Earn GSTs and NFTs, Walking, jogging, running rewards, Game and social elements, STEPN Premium VIP Membership

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP membership | $19.99 | per month |
| 10 STEPN Spark | $1.00 | one-time |
| 30 STEPN Spark | $3.00 | one-time |
| 100 STEPN Spark | $10.00 | one-time |
| 300 STEPN Spark | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating to exercise
- 💰 Earn crypto for walking/running
- 👍 Gamifies fitness
- 🤝 Builds community
- 🌱 Promotes healthy lifestyle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High initial investment for NFT shoes
- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate rewards
- 🔒 Security issues with wallets
- 🔧 Buggy app with poor support
- 💸 Diminishing returns over time

**Reported bugs**

- Wallet sync/transfer issues
- GPS tracking inaccuracies
- Frequent app crashes/downtime
- Verification/login problems

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More exercise options (e.g. cycling)
- Rental system for NFT shoes
- Improved anti-cheating measures
- Better communication from developers


### Genopets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genopets-move-play-create/id1603131221)

This app gamifies an active lifestyle by letting you raise a digital pet that grows and evolves with your physical activity. Bank your daily steps to earn rewards, level up your pet, and customize its appearance and abilities. Compete in mini-games and battles to win rewards and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Bank steps for rewards and energy, Level up and evolve digital pet, Customize pet with Augments and Crystals, Compete in arcade mode and step battles, Bond with your pet through care actions, Earn badges and achievements

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Qubits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10600 Qubits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Qubits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45000 Qubits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 116000 Qubits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 240000 Qubits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Motivating and fun
- 🚀 Integrates well with wallet
- 🎨 Impressive graphics for web3 game
- 💡 Innovative concept of real-world actions affecting digital pet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and login issues
- 🔧 Difficult to balance pet care and earning XP
- 🔒 Crypto/web3 integration has high barrier to entry
- 🚧 Limited animations and interactivity

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to log in or sign up, losing accumulated steps
- No network connection errors preventing access
- Inability to see pet details after initial hatch

**Requested features**

- Add practice mode for feeding and playing with pet
- Improve user interface and visual indicators
- Implement in-game market to spend banked points
- Add ability to sell pets directly from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STEPN free?

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

### Is Genopets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STEPN or Genopets?

Genopets is rated higher. STEPN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Genopets averages 4.9 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do STEPN or Genopets have ads?

Neither STEPN nor Genopets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STEPN or Genopets?

STEPN ships an update monthly, and Genopets monthly. Most recently, STEPN was updated on September 25, 2026 and Genopets on September 20, 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.*