# Tiny Pets World vs StepPet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepPet at 100% against Tiny Pets World's 0%. Tiny Pets World's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Pets World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StepPet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Pets World ships an update every 9 days, StepPet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Pets World | StepPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pets-world/id6449694456/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [42Technology Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270054109) | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Pets World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pets-world/id6449694456)

This app encourages daily exercise by connecting your physical activity to the well-being of a virtual pet. Walk or run with your digital companion, customize its appearance, earn rewards, and compete with friends to boost both your health and happiness.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet companion, Exercise motivation, Pet customization, Reward collection, Competitive leaderboards, Achievement sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Freezer x 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem x 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 DAYS STREAK CHALLENGE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Streak Freezer x 10 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 14 DAYS STREAK CHALLENGE | $9.99 | one-time |
| 21 DAYS STREAK CHALLENGE | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem x 980 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 28 DAYS STREAK CHALLENGE | $17.99 | one-time |


### StepPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet/id6744852613)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fantasy adventure. Walk to hatch and raise a magical creature that grows and evolves, unlocking accessories and companions. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Hatch and raise evolving fantasy pets, Track daily, weekly, and total steps, Unlock accessories and milestone evolutions, Compete with friends in step challenges, Climb weekly leaderboards, Customize pet appearance, Collect companions from elemental realms

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Save 37% | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems + Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems + Extra Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Gems + Huge Bonus | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Gems + Maximum Bonus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Pets World free?

Tiny Pets World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Do Tiny Pets World or StepPet have ads?

StepPet shows ads; Tiny Pets World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Pets World or StepPet?

Tiny Pets World ships an update every 9 days, and StepPet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Pets World was updated on September 10, 2026 and StepPet on September 13, 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.*