# Whimsy vs StepPet

The clearest difference is rating: Whimsy at 5.0 against StepPet's 1.0. Whimsy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). StepPet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whimsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StepPet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whimsy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Whimsy ships an update every 2 months, StepPet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whimsy | StepPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimsy-tiny-daily-rituals/id6760462044/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samvel Ofliian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884136126) | [Phonthip Satthabun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895035730) |

## What reviewers say

### Whimsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimsy-tiny-daily-rituals/id6760462044)

This app offers quick, 1-2 minute sensory rituals for stress and anxiety relief, improved sleep, and focus. It uses touch, breathwork, and movement to calm the nervous system without traditional meditation. It also tracks your mood and provides insights into what works best for you.

**Highlights:** 1-2 minute sensory rituals, Somatic wellness techniques, Stress and anxiety relief, Sleep improvement exercises, Mood tracking and insights, Personalized body baseline measurement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whimsy | $9.99 | per month |
| Whimsy | $79.99 | per year |


### StepPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990)

This app gamifies your daily steps by letting you walk to evolve virtual pets. It integrates with HealthKit for step tracking and offers features like water intake monitoring and pet diaries. Collect and evolve a variety of pets, with options for both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** HealthKit step tracking, Virtual pet evolution, Water intake monitoring, AI-powered pet diary, Home screen widgets, Social leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepPet Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whimsy free?

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

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whimsy or StepPet?

Whimsy is rated higher. Whimsy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StepPet averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Whimsy or StepPet have ads?

Whimsy shows ads; StepPet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whimsy or StepPet?

Whimsy ships an update every 2 months, and StepPet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Whimsy was updated on October 15, 2026 and StepPet on October 25, 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.*