# Hobbit Steps vs StepPet

The clearest difference is price: StepPet at Free against Hobbit Steps's $0.99. Hobbit Steps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

StepPet is free to download; Hobbit Steps costs $0.99 up front. Hobbit Steps 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.

Hobbit Steps ships an update daily, StepPet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hobbit Steps | StepPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbit-steps/id6450657976/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 81 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petrus Arnoldus van Zyl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641254381) | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) |

## What reviewers say

### Hobbit Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbit-steps/id6450657976)

Embark on a fitness journey inspired by Middle-earth. This tracker monitors steps, distance, and calories burned, integrating with Apple HealthKit to guide you towards improved health and well-being.

**Highlights:** Fitness goal tracking, Apple HealthKit integration, Step, distance, and calorie monitoring, Middle-earth inspired design, Daily activity tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whisperwing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mysticclaw | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lumos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whisperwhisker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shadowwhisker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Everflame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ironhorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Etherealshade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ravenstride | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sereneth | $0.99 | 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 Hobbit Steps free?

Hobbit Steps costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Do Hobbit Steps or StepPet have ads?

StepPet shows ads; Hobbit Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hobbit Steps or StepPet?

Hobbit Steps ships an update daily, and StepPet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hobbit Steps was updated on October 6, 2026 and StepPet on October 1, 2026.

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