Step Fish vs Wanderlings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Step Fish
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Step Fish is a fun and engaging way to boost your daily step count. When you reach your daily goal, you’ll be rewarded with Fish Food - a virtual currency you can use to unlock unique creature packs. Each pack contains six different species and comes with a different Fish Food price. Available packs include the classic Fish Pack, the Tropical Fish Pack, the Whale Pack, the Dolphin Pack, the Jellyfish Pack, the Dinosaur Pack, and a Special Creatures Pack. You can also track your steps from the past week and stay motivated with a streak feature that grows as you consistently reach your daily goals. Personalize your aquarium by choosing your favorite fish, dragging them from your inventory into the tank, or releasing them back with ease. Whether you're walking for fun, fitness, or the thrill of collecting - Step Fish turns every step into progress.
Wanderlings
This game combines virtual pet care with real-world step tracking. Your daily steps help you nurture and play with your chosen companion. It's a relaxing experience for those who enjoy fitness and casual gaming.
- Virtual pet care
- Real-world step tracking integration
- Adoptable pets
- Connects to Apple Health
- No account required
- Optional social features
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Wanderlings is a cozy step-tracking game in which you raise a virtual pet. Every step you take in real life helps you care for your companion. Think Tamagotchi meets a pedometer. Four pets to adopt: gentle Mochi, mischievous Pixel, cheerful Sprout, bold Ember. This app connects to Apple Health for accessing steps data, so use whichever fitness device you prefer to log steps. No account required to play. No ads, no subscriptions. Social features are totally optional if you prefer a solo experience. This is a solo dev project by me (Jon). Hope you enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Step Fish at 3 against Wanderlings's 1. Step Fish also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Step Fish ships an update every 6 days, Wanderlings every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Step Fish | Wanderlings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TILL WANNER | Jonathan Guerrera |
In-app purchases
Step Fish
No in-app purchases
Wanderlings
No in-app purchases









