Comparison

StepPaws vs StepDerby

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

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About

StepPaws

Features
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StepPaws transforms your daily walks into a joyful adventure where every step fuels your connection with adorable virtual feline friends! More than just a tracker, StepPaws is a beautifully designed, gamified health companion that uses the power of pawsitivity and AI to keep you motivated. Turn the chore of walking into the delight of discovery. Watch your main cat evolve, meet new charming companions, and build a thriving gallery—all by hitting your daily goals! GAMIFIED MOTIVATION & DISCOVERY * Cat Evolution: Achieve your step targets daily and watch your main virtual cat evolve into new, amazing forms. The more you walk, the more they grow! * Unlock New Friends: Level up to unlock a gallery of unique cat characters and their whimsical friends. Your consistent activity expands your charming collection. SMART, VISUAL HEALTH TRACKING * Clear Data at a Glance: The Graph Screen presents your steps, distance covered, and calories burned in an easy-to-read visual format. Track your monthly progress effortlessly. * Goal Customization: Easily set and adjust your personal walking targets and receive personalized Notifications to fit your lifestyle and keep you on track. * Calendar View: Review your activity history with the built-in Calendar function, highlighting your successful days and helping you build a consistent walking streak.he Frog Day Bonus: See a fun, hidden Frog character appear on your calendar whenever you crush the 10,000-step mark—a delightful visual reward for your greatest achievements!What Makes StepPaws the Best Walking Companion? POWERED BY PURR-SONAL AI MESSAGES * Daily Encouragement: Connect with your virtual pet! Our cutting-edge Generative AI delivers unique, engaging, and personalized motivational messages from your cats and their friends, giving you the boost you need exactly when you need it. * Cute & Clean Design: Navigate your fitness journey with a simple, adorable interface filled with charming cat-themed illustrations and easy-to-understand layouts. Download StepPaws today and start walking your way to a healthier, happier you—with your paw-some cat companion leading the way! FEATURES INCLUDE: * Automatic Step, Distance, and Calorie Tracking. * AI-Powered Motivational Messages. * Character Evolution and Gallery Unlock System. * Intuitive Graphing and Calendar View. * Customizable Step Goals & Notifications. * Clean, Cat-Themed UI.Download StepPaws today and start walking your way to a healthier, happier you—with your paw-some cat companion leading the way!

About

StepDerby

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StepDerby makes walking feel like a small friendly race. Pick a cat, start a challenge, and watch your progress move across the track as your real steps update from Apple Health. Build a daily habit with a race view that is light, playful, and easy to read. StepDerby keeps the focus on challenge progress, cute cats, and simple motivation instead of complicated fitness charts. Features: - Cat race progress powered by Apple Health step count - Daily walking challenges - Local race history and friendly status updates - Home Screen widgets for quick progress checks - Apple Watch app and complications for latest race summaries - Shared-race invite flow for beta testing small friend groups Privacy matters. StepDerby does not use ads, does not track you across apps or websites, and does not sell user data. Apple Health step count is used to power the race experience.

Screenshots

StepPaws4 screens
StepDerby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StepPaws at Free against StepDerby's $0.99. StepPaws also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads, 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

StepPaws is free to download; StepDerby costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StepPaws versus StepDerby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepPawsStepDerby
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShohei KobayashiOdir Henry Perez

In-app purchases

None

StepPaws

No in-app purchases

None

StepDerby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepPaws free?
StepPaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepDerby free?
StepDerby costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepPaws or StepDerby have ads?
Neither StepPaws nor StepDerby shows ads.

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