# StepPet vs Watchables!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watchables! at none against StepPet's 8. Watchables! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepPet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Watchables! asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, Watchables! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPet | Watchables! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) | [Wild Idea, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800841708) |

## 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 |


### Watchables!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchables/id6798939570)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Is Watchables! free?

Watchables! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StepPet or Watchables! have ads?

StepPet shows ads; Watchables! does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepPet or Watchables!?

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watchables! every 10 days. Most recently, StepPet was updated on October 17, 2026 and Watchables! on October 25, 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.*