# Steppy vs Bubbles

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubbles at every 8 days against Steppy's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steppy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppy ships an update every 7 months, Bubbles every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steppy | Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ibragim Ibragimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689523436) | [Sunil PM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896290467) |

## What reviewers say

### Steppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun adventure with a virtual pet living on your Home Screen. Earn coins, collect unique pixel-art characters, and track your progress to build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet on Home Screen widget, Steps power pet growth and happiness, Collect unique pixel-art pets, Earn coins by walking, Track daily step milestones, Customizable widget appearance, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-step-tracker-pet-fish/id6766446326)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steppy free?

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

### Is Bubbles free?

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

### Do Steppy or Bubbles have ads?

Neither Steppy nor Bubbles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steppy or Bubbles?

Steppy ships an update every 7 months, and Bubbles every 8 days. Most recently, Steppy was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bubbles on September 8, 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.*