Comparison

PawSteps vs Poko Step Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PawSteps

Features
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PawSteps turns your daily walk into quality time with an adorable dog companion — no ads, no gacha, just a healthy walking habit. Pick your favorite dog character and walk together every day. Complete morning and afternoon step goals to earn treats, feed your dog for a joyful reaction, and keep your streak alive. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Choose from multiple dog breeds, each with its own personality and voice - Daily missions reward you with treats for your dog - Login bonuses and streak tracking keep you motivated - Your dog sends personalized notifications when you hit your goals - Home screen widget shows your dog and today's progress at a glance - No ads. No gacha. Just you and your dog, walking together. Getting started is simple: grant HealthKit access, pick a dog, and start walking. PawSteps reads your step count automatically — no manual logging required. Note: The in-app interface (menus, dog dialogue, notifications) is currently in Japanese only. English support is planned for a future update.

About

Poko Step Counter

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized goals, monitor your progress with graphs, and stay motivated with a cute companion. It also includes a simple mood journaling feature.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Walking distance and calorie calculation
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Progress graphs (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Mood journaling with stamps
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
Features
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A cute step counter that makes walking more fun! Poko walks with you and helps you stay motivated every day. Simply carry your phone in your pocket or bag, and the app automatically tracks your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and walking time. Set a daily step goal, watch your progress, and build healthy habits with Poko by your side. Whether you're walking for fitness, weight loss, or simply staying active, Poko is here to cheer you on. Perfect for You • You want to enjoy walking every day.
• You're trying to lose weight by walking.
• You want to track your daily steps automatically.
• You prefer a simple and easy-to-use pedometer.
• You're looking for a cute step counter.
• You want to stay motivated to reach your walking goals.
• You don't want to carry a separate pedometer.
• You want your phone to count steps automatically. Easy to Use After installing the app and completing the initial setup, step tracking starts automatically. Just keep your phone in your pocket or bag while walking. Poko automatically tracks: • Steps
• Walking distance
• Calories burned
• Walking time Swipe left or right to view previous days. For more accurate calorie estimates, enter your height and weight in your profile. Features • Automatic step tracking
• Walking distance
• Calories burned
• Walking time
• Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly progress graphs
• Easily see which days you reached your daily goal
• Set a daily step goal
• Calculate your recommended daily step goal based on your weight-loss target
• Record your mood with cute stamps
• Simple and easy-to-use interface
• Poko walks with you to keep you motivated Automatic Step Tracking Simply carry your phone while walking. Poko walks with you as your step count increases, making daily walking more enjoyable and motivating. Daily Step Goals Set your own daily step goal and track your progress. See how Poko celebrates when you reach your goal! Mood Journal Record your mood each day with a single tap. Keeping track of your feelings helps you reflect on your day and build a simple journaling habit. Privacy Your step count and distance data obtained from Apple Health are never sent to external servers. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. Terms of Use:
https://www.goat-9.com/term Privacy Policy:
https://www.goat-9.com/privacy

Screenshots

PawSteps3 screens
Poko Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PawSteps at none against Poko Step Counter's shown. PawSteps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Poko Step Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PawSteps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Poko Step Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PawSteps ships an update every 9 days, Poko Step Counter every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PawSteps versus Poko Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPawStepsPoko Step Counter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShintaro IshikawaGOAT9

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PawSteps

One-time4
  • Little Treat$0.49
  • Treat Plate$0.99
  • Reward Meal$2.99
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  • Special Feast$5.99
3 purchases

Poko Step Counter

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Semiannual Plan$14.996 Months
  • Annual Plan$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PawSteps free?
PawSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poko Step Counter free?
Poko Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PawSteps or Poko Step Counter have ads?
Poko Step Counter shows ads; PawSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, PawSteps or Poko Step Counter?
PawSteps ships an update every 9 days, and Poko Step Counter every 4 weeks. Most recently, PawSteps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Poko Step Counter on October 30, 2026.

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