# StepPet vs Workout with Pochi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Workout with Pochi at every 5 days against StepPet's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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 Workout with Pochi 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, Workout with Pochi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPet | Workout with Pochi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) | [Masahiro Tsumori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824104479) |

## 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 |


### Workout with Pochi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-with-pochi/id6760613210)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout with Pochi Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Is Workout with Pochi free?

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

### Do StepPet or Workout with Pochi have ads?

Both StepPet and Workout with Pochi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepPet or Workout with Pochi?

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Workout with Pochi every 5 days. Most recently, StepPet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Workout with Pochi 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.*