Comparison

MinimaSTEPS vs Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

MinimaSTEPS

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Minimal. Offline. Focused. MinimaSTEPS shows your steps with a clean, distraction-free interface. • CoreMotion step counting (no HealthKit) • Today / Week / Month views • Swipe-driven navigation • Configurable daily goal • Local history archive stored on-device • Manual Export / Import (JSON) • No accounts • No ads • No analytics • No tracking All step data remains on your iPhone. Simple step tracking, without noise.

About

Bubbles

Features
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What if your steps kept a tiny fish alive? Bubbles is a pet fish powered by your real walks. Every step feeds it, cheers it up, and unlocks new worlds. Bubbles isn't just an app. It's a tiny companion who needs you. Every step you take in the real world powers Bubbles, keeps the water glowing, and helps your fish thrive. Move more, and Bubbles lights up. Slow down, and Bubbles will miss you. Caring for Bubbles is simple and joyful: - Feed your fish fresh food every day - Keep the water crystal clear to swim in - Watch Bubbles react to your real-world movement - Build a caring streak you'll want to protect - Earn achievements as your bond grows - Unlock beautiful new worlds to explore together Bubbles turns walking into something you actually look forward to. No pressure, no guilt, no complicated charts. Just a sweet little fish who's happier every time you move. Your steps come from Apple Health and stay private. Meet your pet fish worth walking for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubbles.fit/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://bubbles.fit/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinimaSTEPS at none against Bubbles's 2. Bubbles's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MinimaSTEPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MinimaSTEPS versus Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimaSTEPSBubbles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrey BychkovSunil PM

In-app purchases

None

MinimaSTEPS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MinimaSTEPS free?
MinimaSTEPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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