# StepPet vs Pip

The clearest difference is ads: Pip at none against StepPet's shown. StepPet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepPet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, Pip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPet | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 177 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vickio Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950188) | [Burak Kocatepe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853217103) |

## 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 |


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-self-care-pet/id6806962925)

This app features a virtual clay pet that thrives on your self-care habits. Track daily micro-care, use a focus timer, and customize your pet's appearance. It offers optional health integrations and a subscription for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet that reacts to self-care, Daily micro-care tracking (water, movement, sleep), Focus timer with Live Activity, Home screen widgets, Cosmetic customization shop, Optional Apple Watch app, Optional Health app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pip Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pip Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pip Plus Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Is Pip free?

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

### Do StepPet or Pip have ads?

StepPet shows ads; Pip does not.

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

StepPet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pip every 3 weeks. Most recently, StepPet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pip on November 4, 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.*