NicoKitty vs Step Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NicoKitty
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Winner of the Swift Student Challenge 2025 Inspired by the beloved Tamagotchis of the 90s, NicoKitty offers a unique and engaging way to help you quit smoking. Created from personal experience and a heartfelt motivation to honor a lost loved one, this app transforms your quitting journey into a meaningful and interactive experience. Take care of your virtual pixel-art cat, a reflection of your health and well-being. Every cigarette you smoke makes your cat angry and distances itself, reminding you of the consequences of your choices. The more you smoke, the angrier the cat becomes, encouraging responsibility and awareness. Key Features: - Personalized Smoking Limits: Set daily cigarette limits based on your smoking habits (-5, 5β10, +10 cigarettes), with corresponding thresholds (2, 5, or 7 cigarettes). Exceeding these limits increases your catβs anger level. - Daily & Weekly Tracking: Monitor your cigarette intake every day and see your weekly progress at a glance. - Motivational Mini-Game: Play a fun game that increases your catβs happiness and lowers its anger, a healthy distraction to help reduce cravings. - Home Screen Widgets: Quickly add or remove cigarettes smoked directly from your home screen and watch your catβs mood change in real-time. - Apple Watch Support: Manage your cigarette count conveniently on your wrist without needing to open your phone. - Siri Integration: Simply say, βHey Siri, I smoked a cigarette,β and NicoKitty automatically logs it for youβ¦ no taps, no hassle. Quit smoking not just with willpower, but with compassion and interaction. Let NicoKitty guide you on a journey of personal growth and better health.
Step Tracker
Hatch and care for a virtual penguin by tracking your daily steps. Build healthy habits with gentle motivation and progress tracking, turning your walks into a fun, rewarding experience.
- Hatch and name a virtual penguin
- Track daily steps to keep penguin alive
- Set and monitor step goals
- View step insights and trends
- Home screen widget for motivation
- Progress over perfection philosophy
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Hatch a penguin. Walk to keep it alive. Build better habits, one step at a time. Penguin Waddle is a unique step tracker that turns your daily walks into a fun and motivating experience. Your mission? Take care of your virtual penguin by walking in real life. How it works: - Hatch your penguin and name it - Walk every day to keep it happy and healthy - Set your own step goals and track progress - View beautiful step insights and trends - Stay motivated with a home screen widget Even if you donβt hit your goals every day, your penguin supports progress over perfection. Why youβll love it: - Fun habit-building for all fitness levels - Gentle accountability without pressure - Great for daily motivation and walking more Ready to start a healthier, more active routine? Download Penguin Waddle and take your first step today. Terms of use: https://blackbearlabs.ai/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NicoKitty at none against Step Tracker's 3. Step Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NicoKitty asks for nothing beyond the download.
NicoKitty ships an update monthly, Step Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NicoKitty | Step Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo Cotena | Rik Lydia L Van Kerckhoven |
In-app purchases
NicoKitty
No in-app purchases
Step Tracker
- Penguin Waddle Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Penguin Waddle Pro - Annual$24.991 Year
- Penguin Waddle Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









