StepPup vs Wanderlings

Turn every step into an adventure with your virtual dog companion! StepPup combines real-world fitness tracking with an engaging pet simulation game that makes walking fun and rewarding. YOUR STEPS MATTER Your real-world steps directly affect your virtual pup's happiness and wellbeing. The more you walk, the happier your dog becomes. Watch your companion's mood transform from you hitting your daily goals. ADOPT YOUR PERFECT COMPANION Choose from unique dog breeds, each with their own personality: Beagle, Golden Retriever, Husky, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog, Great Dane, Corgi, German Shepherd, and more! Some dogs bond quickly, others are more independent - find the perfect match for your walking style. BUILD A LASTING BOND • Earn XP with every step and level up your friendship • Unlock exclusive cosmetics like collars, leashes, and boots • Pet and feed treats to boost happiness WALK WITH FRIENDS • Add friends using unique friend codes • Friends Leaderboard - compete on steps, streaks, and dog levels • View your friends' dogs and walking progress DYNAMIC WALK EXPERIENCE • Real-time step, distance, pace, and calorie tracking via HealthKit • Random encounters during walks - find coins and meet other dogs • Beautiful time-of-day scenes (sunrise, day, sunset, night) • Apple Watch support for seamless workout tracking STAY MOTIVATED • 50+ achievements across walking, streaks, and bonding milestones • Daily challenges with streak rewards and XP multipliers • Game Center leaderboards - compete daily, weekly, and monthly • Track your walking history with detailed statistics NEVER LOSE PROGRESS • iCloud backup keeps your data safe • Automatic daily backups • Seamless sync across devices The more you walk in real life, the happier your virtual companion becomes. It's the perfect motivation to get moving and build healthy habits - one step at a time. Start your walking journey with a furry friend by your side!

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!