# PixelPot vs Nantabe

The clearest difference is price: PixelPot at Free against Nantabe's $1.99. PixelPot also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). Nantabe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

PixelPot is free to download; Nantabe costs $1.99 up front. PixelPot sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nantabe asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelPot ships an update every 9 days, Nantabe every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelPot | Nantabe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpot-step-tracker-garden/id6758675804/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 67 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akihito Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698840497) | [Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892834196) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelPot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpot-step-tracker-garden/id6758675804)

Turn your daily steps into a growing plant on your home screen. This app automatically tracks your steps and visually rewards your activity with unique, AI-generated plant illustrations that progress through growth stages.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking via HealthKit, Real-time home screen widget, AI-generated unique plant illustrations, Multiple seed types for varied results, Plant collection and custom pots, Flower language and trivia

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Seed Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Seed Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold Seed Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Support ¥50 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Tasty Water | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Fertilizer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Film 1-Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Group Slot +1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Seed | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Film 5-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dashboard Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Film 12-Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Support $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Nantabe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nantabe/id6762084055)

Easily log your meals and your pet's food intake without subscriptions. Track daily nutrition with photos and calories, and manage medications with alerts. All your data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Log meals with photos and calories, Track pet feeding, Monthly calendar view, Pre-installed food database, Medication tracker with alerts, Local data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelPot free?

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

### Is Nantabe free?

Nantabe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PixelPot or Nantabe have ads?

PixelPot shows ads; Nantabe does not.

### Which is updated more often, PixelPot or Nantabe?

PixelPot ships an update every 9 days, and Nantabe every 2 days. Most recently, PixelPot was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nantabe on October 28, 2026.

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