# VirtuPet vs Let's duck

The clearest difference is rating: Let's duck at 5.0 against VirtuPet's 4.3. Let's duck also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). VirtuPet's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VirtuPet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Let's duck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Let's duck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

VirtuPet ships an update every 3 weeks, Let's duck every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtuPet | Let's duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtupet-step-counter-pet/id6757349837/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-duck/id6767806557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 513 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MONTEL ANTHONY NEVERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855098153) | [trung truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895562173) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtuPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtupet-step-counter-pet/id6757349837)

This game encourages physical activity by rewarding users for walking. Collect virtual pets by finding and hatching eggs on a real-world map, and keep your pets happy and healthy with your daily steps.

**Highlights:** Real-world egg discovery, Step-based pet care, Collect 101 unique pets, Live map exploration, Friend challenges and leaderboards, Daily quests and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VirtuPet: Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| VirtuPet: Premium - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 1000 Paw Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Paw Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Let's duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-duck/id6767806557)

This app features a pixelated duck that lives on your Apple Watch and encourages movement without pressure. It integrates with Apple Health, tracks workouts, and offers a calming breathing exercise. Optional purchases unlock customization and history.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Health, Tracks various workout types, Offers guided breathing exercises, Customizable duck outfits and colors, Displays workout stats, Watch face complications and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let's Duck Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtuPet free?

VirtuPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Let's duck free?

Let's duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VirtuPet or Let's duck?

Let's duck is rated higher. VirtuPet averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Let's duck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VirtuPet or Let's duck have ads?

Neither VirtuPet nor Let's duck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VirtuPet or Let's duck?

VirtuPet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Let's duck every 3 days. Most recently, VirtuPet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Let's duck on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*