# StepPet vs StepDebt

The clearest difference is ads: StepDebt at none against StepPet's shown. StepDebt also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). StepPet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepPet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and StepDebt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, StepDebt every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPet | StepDebt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) | [SAMUEL HORN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821660640) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### StepDebt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdebt-step-tracker/id6756528706)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepDebt PRO | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Is StepDebt free?

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

### Do StepPet or StepDebt have ads?

StepPet shows ads; StepDebt does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepPet or StepDebt?

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, and StepDebt every 5 days. Most recently, StepPet was updated on October 1, 2026 and StepDebt on October 8, 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.*