Comparison

Step & Distance Counter vs Cute Mimi

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

Head to head
About

Step & Distance Counter

This app gamifies walking by letting you care for a virtual dog. Earn rewards like toys and decorations by tracking your steps and distance, and customize your virtual pet's room. Your dog's mood changes based on your activity levels, encouraging a consistent walking routine.

Highlights
  • Track steps and distance
  • GPS route mapping
  • Unlock virtual rewards
  • Customize virtual pet's room
  • Dynamic pet mood system
  • Live Activities progress tracking
Features
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Turn every walk into an adventure with Coco, your virtual dog. Walk to unlock toys, furniture, and decorations for Coco’s room, and watch Coco’s mood change based on how often you walk. KEY FEATURES: - Track Your Walks - GPS route mapping for every walk - Step counting and distance tracking - Full walk history with detailed stats - Live Activities show your progress in real time Unlock Rewards: - Earn toys, furniture, and decorations by walking - Unlock items based on distance walked and steps taken - Customize Coco’s room by placing items anywhere - New items unlock as you hit walking milestones Coco’s Dynamic Mood: - Coco’s mood reflects your walking routine - Happy when you walk regularly - Gets bored if you haven’t walked in a while - Interactive animations respond to your taps Beautiful Room Customization: - Automatic day and night modes - Drag and place items anywhere in the room - Multiple room themes available - Create a personalized space for Coco Premium Features: - Exclusive items and room themes - 2x step booster power-ups for faster unlocks - Unlock items faster with premium benefits Why Walk with Coco Works: Walking feels more fun when you have a pet to care for. Coco encourages you to walk more, and unlocking new items gives you goals to chase. It’s fitness gamified so every step counts. Perfect for anyone who wants to: - Stay motivated to walk more - Track walking progress in a playful way - Enjoy a virtual pet companion - Set and reach walking goals Start your first walk today and watch Coco’s room come to life. Note: Walk with Coco requires a Premium Upgrade for some features, which you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Free use is available for all users. For more information: Privacy Policy: https://studio93.cc/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://studio93.cc/terms.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Weather: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html

About

Cute Mimi

This app uses your device's motion system to automatically count your daily steps. A cute character evolves with your activity, encouraging you to meet daily goals and earn achievements. Compete with friends and view detailed progress reports to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Evolving character companion
  • Daily step goals
  • Detailed statistics and reports
  • Friend competitions
  • Badges and achievements
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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Cute Mimi - Step Tracker is a fun and motivating app that helps you track your daily step count. Live a healthy lifestyle with your cute character Mimi! Features: Automatic step counting - With iOS's built-in Core Motion system Mimi character - Your cute companion that changes based on your steps Daily goals - Complete your goal every day and make Mimi happy Detailed statistics - Daily, weekly, and monthly reports Compete with friends - Challenge your family and friends to step competitions Badges and achievements - Earn special badges by completing goals Widget support - See your steps quickly from the home screen Every step matters with Mimi! The more you walk, the happier and healthier Mimi becomes. Complete your daily goal and watch Mimi grow. Privacy Policy: https://mimisteps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Step & Distance Counter4 screens
Cute Mimi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cute Mimi at every 5 days against Step & Distance Counter's monthly. Cute Mimi also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Step & Distance Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cute Mimi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Step & Distance Counter against 5.0 for Cute Mimi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step & Distance Counter ships an update monthly, Cute Mimi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Step & Distance Counter versus Cute Mimi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep & Distance CounterCute Mimi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharlie CourtenayVeysel Karani KOPARAL

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Step & Distance Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Walkies with Coco Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Walkies with Coco Pro$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2x Step Power Up$0.99
  • 2x Step Power Up$1.99
2 purchases

Cute Mimi

Subscriptions2
  • Cute Mimi - Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Cute Mimi - Step Tracker3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Step & Distance Counter free?
Step & Distance Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cute Mimi free?
Cute Mimi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step & Distance Counter or Cute Mimi?
Step & Distance Counter and Cute Mimi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Step & Distance Counter or Cute Mimi have ads?
Neither Step & Distance Counter nor Cute Mimi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step & Distance Counter or Cute Mimi?
Step & Distance Counter ships an update monthly, and Cute Mimi every 5 days. Most recently, Step & Distance Counter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cute Mimi on November 5, 2026.

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