Comparison

Bean Step vs Nuku

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

Head to head
About

Bean Step

Features
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BeanStep - Grow Your Fitness Journey Transform your daily steps into a beanstalk growing adventure! Bean Step gamifies your fitness routine by converting your real-world steps into game tokens that you use to water and boost your virtual beanstalk right on your Apple Watch. Explore as you grow and unlock achievements and customise your world! BeanStep requires an Apple Watch and cannot be played without one. Compete with Friends Climb the global leaderboard and see how your beanstalk measures up against other players worldwide. Fun & Strategy growing the ultimate beanstalk requires skill and strategic thinking. Decide when to use your power-ups for maximum effect, manage your resources wisely, and time your growth spurts perfectly. It's not just about steps - it's about smart gameplay! Built for Apple Watch Designed specifically for your wrist, BeanStep seamlessly integrates with HealthKit to automatically track your steps. No need to remember to start a workout - just wear your watch and go! Key Features: • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit • Virtual beanstalk that grows with your activity • Token-based reward system • Growth multipliers and power-ups • Global leaderboard • Daily progress tracking Turn your fitness journey into an adventure. Download BeanStep and start growing today!

About

Nuku

Care for a virtual animal companion, nurturing its growth through feeding and play. Engage in casual mini-games to earn rewards, unlock new cosmetic items, and personalize your pet's appearance. Enjoy a peaceful experience with all progress saved locally.

Highlights
  • Create and name a virtual pet
  • Feed and care for your pet
  • Play three mini-games
  • Earn Sparks and unlock rewards
  • Collect cosmetic items
  • Save progress locally
Features
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Meet Nuku, a cozy virtual pet that grows into a companion of your own. Choose an animal, give your pet a name and pick a first colour. Feed Nuku, give water and build your bond through simple moments of care. When it is time to play, jump into Gem Garden, Starlight Memory or Firefly Meadow for a quick casual challenge. Every finished game earns Sparks for your collection. Improve personal bests, open progress crates and discover new colours, accessories, costumes and evolutions. Mix your favourites to create a look that feels uniquely yours. • Create and name your own virtual pet. • Play three quick mini-games that grow more challenging as each round continues. • Earn Sparks and chase a new personal best. • Unlock a growing collection of cosmetic looks. • Enjoy a calm game at your own pace. • Keep all progress locally on your device. Nuku has no ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases or accounts. Just you, your pet and a collection to discover.

Screenshots

Bean Step4 screens
Nuku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuku at none against Bean Step's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bean Step sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Nuku asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bean Step versus Nuku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBean StepNuku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeshua HertzkeDavid RADIONOV

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bean Step

One-time4
  • Beanstalk Colour Bundle$0.99
  • Island Bundle$0.99
  • Sky Colour Bundle$0.99
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  • Beanstalk Resurrection$0.99
None

Nuku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bean Step free?
Bean Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuku free?
Nuku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bean Step or Nuku have ads?
Neither Bean Step nor Nuku shows ads.

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