# The PLAYNE vs StepCat

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The PLAYNE | StepCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-playne/id6474143988/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcat-step-tracker/id6791067919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 533 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vismaya Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475133289) | [Humbal Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777659228) |

## What reviewers say

### The PLAYNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-playne/id6474143988)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Legendary | $34.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Habit Builder | $46.99 | one-time |
| 90 Day Habit Builder | $54.99 | one-time |
| One Year Habit Builder | $74.99 | one-time |


### StepCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcat-step-tracker/id6791067919)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepCat Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StepCat Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| StepCat Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*