Comparison

The PLAYNE vs StepCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The PLAYNE

Build a meditation habit through a unique gaming experience. Transform a barren landscape into a thriving forest by practicing mindfulness and regulating your nervous system. Customize your sanctuary and learn meditation techniques with an engaging narrative.

Highlights
  • Build meditation habit through gameplay
  • Grow a personalized island sanctuary
  • Learn mindfulness with narrative
  • Customize ambiance and scenery
  • Regulate nervous system
  • Improve mental well-being
Features
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** The Steam game with 100k+ players is now on mobile. Build a meditation habit more effectively than with traditional apps. As featured on BBC Sounds and Mashable. ** - 97% of players said they felt calmer and more relaxed after playing - 83% said they found it easier to build a daily habit of meditation -- PLAYNE is a game that helps you improve your mental wellbeing. Transform a barren landscape into a thriving, beautiful forest, while learning to better regulate your nervous system through mindfulness and meditation. GROW YOUR ISLAND Your progress is visible. Watch as saplings turn to trees, grass covers the barren earth, and flowers bloom. The more you meditate, the more life you bring to your island. LEARN TO MEDITATE WITH FOX Meet Fox, the guardian of PLAYNE.Learn the foundations of mindfulness, build resilience, and discover the history of the island through an engaging narrative journey. BUILD YOUR SANCTUARY Make it yours. Change the weather and time, switch background scenery, add items to the island, and choose your companion. CREATE YOUR AMBIANCE Customizing your sanctuary changes the ambiance, providing the perfect backdrop for meditation or sleep. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS PLAYNE is designed to be yours. Enjoy the core game and habit-building features without a recurring monthly subscription. Optional cosmetic items are available as one-time purchases to further customize your sanctuary, and support the developer! FEATURES - Gameplay that helps you build a lasting habit of meditation. - Design your personal sanctuary. - Craft immersive sound ambiances. - Regulate your nervous system and improve your mental well-being.

About

StepCat

This app transforms your daily steps into a rewarding experience by letting you build and decorate a charming cat cafe. Track your progress, collect adorable cats, and stay motivated to move more.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Cat cafe building and decoration
  • Cat collection and unlocking
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Friend system for comparison and visits
  • Streak maintenance and rewards
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Build a cozy cat cafe with every step. StepCat Pedometer turns your daily walks into something warm, playful, and rewarding. Track your steps automatically, stay motivated, and grow a cafe filled with adorable cats as you move through the day. Whether you want a gentle push to walk more or a fun way to stay consistent, StepCat makes daily movement feel lighter and more enjoyable. What you can do in StepCat: • Track your daily steps automatically • Set goals and watch your progress grow • Build and decorate your own cat cafe • Unlock and collect charming cats • Keep up your streak and earn rewards • Add friends, compare progress, and visit their cafes StepCat is designed for people who want a more comforting, feel-good alternative to traditional fitness apps. It gives you the motivation of a step tracker without the cold, clinical vibe. If you’ve ever wanted a pedometer that feels cute, cozy, and actually fun to come back to, StepCat is for you. Take more steps. Grow your cafe. Collect more cats. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The PLAYNE4 screens
StepCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StepCat at 4.8 against The PLAYNE's 3.7. StepCat also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). The PLAYNE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The PLAYNE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and StepCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepCat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The PLAYNE ships an update every 27 months, StepCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The PLAYNE versus StepCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PLAYNEStepCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size533 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVismaya LimitedHumbal Hassan

Customer experience

The PLAYNE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

StepCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The PLAYNE

One-time5
  • Premium$24.99
  • Legendary$34.99
  • 30 Day Habit Builder$46.99
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  • 90 Day Habit Builder$54.99
  • One Year Habit Builder$74.99
3 purchases

StepCat

Subscriptions3
  • StepCat Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • StepCat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • StepCat Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is The PLAYNE free?
The PLAYNE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepCat free?
StepCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The PLAYNE or StepCat?
StepCat is rated higher. The PLAYNE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while StepCat averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do The PLAYNE or StepCat have ads?
Neither The PLAYNE nor StepCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The PLAYNE or StepCat?
The PLAYNE ships an update every 27 months, and StepCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, The PLAYNE was updated on November 4, 2026 and StepCat on October 31, 2026.

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