# Florra vs VirtuPet

The clearest difference is rating: VirtuPet at 4.5 against Florra's 3.0. Florra's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Florra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and VirtuPet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VirtuPet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Florra ships an update weekly, VirtuPet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Florra | VirtuPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florra-step-tracker/id6746976669/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtupet-step-counter-pet/id6757349837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawnside Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819214651) | [MONTEL ANTHONY NEVERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855098153) |

## What reviewers say

### Florra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florra-step-tracker/id6746976669)

This app transforms your daily steps into virtual farm growth and in-game rewards. Walk, plant crops, collect adorable pets, and expand your farm, all while staying motivated to reach your fitness goals. Enjoy a beautiful, private, and secure experience designed to encourage more movement.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Apple Health, Turns steps into in-game rewards, Plant and grow a virtual farm, Collect and care for virtual pets, Unlock crops, pets, and upgrades, Minimalist and calming design, Private and secure health data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Florra Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Florra Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


### VirtuPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtupet-step-counter-pet/id6757349837)

This game encourages physical activity by rewarding users for walking. Collect virtual pets by finding and hatching eggs on a real-world map, and keep your pets happy and healthy with your daily steps.

**Highlights:** Real-world egg discovery, Step-based pet care, Collect 101 unique pets, Live map exploration, Friend challenges and leaderboards, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VirtuPet: Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| VirtuPet: Premium - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 1000 Paw Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Paw Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Florra free?

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

### Is VirtuPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Florra or VirtuPet?

VirtuPet is rated higher. Florra averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VirtuPet averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Florra or VirtuPet have ads?

Neither Florra nor VirtuPet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Florra or VirtuPet?

Florra ships an update weekly, and VirtuPet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Florra was updated on October 15, 2026 and VirtuPet on October 15, 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.*