# Paws Timer vs StepPet

The clearest difference is ads: StepPet at none against Paws Timer's shown. Paws Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paws Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and StepPet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paws Timer ships an update every 2 days, StepPet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paws Timer | StepPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jungbeom Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786262635) | [Phonthip Satthabun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895035730) |

## What reviewers say

### Paws Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-timer-digital-detox/id6748207416)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paws Timer Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Paws Timer Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### StepPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990)

This app gamifies your daily steps by letting you walk to evolve virtual pets. It integrates with HealthKit for step tracking and offers features like water intake monitoring and pet diaries. Collect and evolve a variety of pets, with options for both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** HealthKit step tracking, Virtual pet evolution, Water intake monitoring, AI-powered pet diary, Home screen widgets, Social leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepPet Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paws Timer free?

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

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Do Paws Timer or StepPet have ads?

Paws Timer shows ads; StepPet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paws Timer or StepPet?

Paws Timer ships an update every 2 days, and StepPet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paws Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and StepPet on October 25, 2026.

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