# PawSteps vs Pixfin

The clearest difference is rating: Pixfin at 5.0 against PawSteps's 3.0. Pixfin also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). PawSteps's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PawSteps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pixfin sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixfin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

PawSteps ships an update every 9 days, Pixfin every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PawSteps | Pixfin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawsteps-dog-step-tracker/id6747422609/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixfin-fish-pet-step-tracker/id6778206531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 37 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Ishikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821402141) | [RJ Labs, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778206533) |

## What reviewers say

### PawSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawsteps-dog-step-tracker/id6747422609)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little Treat | $0.49 | one-time |
| Treat Plate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reward Meal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Feast | $5.99 | one-time |


### Pixfin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixfin-fish-pet-step-tracker/id6778206531)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixfin Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pixfin Premium Yearly Offer | $22.99 | per year |
| Pixfin Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Color Morph | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixfin Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PawSteps free?

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

### Is Pixfin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PawSteps or Pixfin?

Pixfin is rated higher. PawSteps averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pixfin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PawSteps or Pixfin have ads?

Neither PawSteps nor Pixfin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PawSteps or Pixfin?

PawSteps ships an update every 9 days, and Pixfin every 3 days. Most recently, PawSteps was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pixfin on November 5, 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.*