Comparison

Stral vs Pupstep

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

Head to head
About

Stral

Features
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It's not your fault your habits don't stick. It's the app's fault. Miss just one day and a 100-day streak resets to zero. Traveling? Sick? Too bad. That's how every other habit app works. Stral is different. ◆ Streak Recovery -- Break it, then bring it back If your streak breaks, just start again the next day and you'll enter "recovery mode." Complete a short recovery period and your full streak is restored. No more starting over from zero. ◆ Habit Lifecycle -- Take a break without losing progress Pause: Set a pause period for travel or illness. Your streak stays safe. Exclusion days: Need to skip just today? No problem. It won't count against you. End & Resume: Archive completed habits. Your records are kept forever. Features no other habit app offers. Only in Stral. ◆ All of this is free Up to 6 habits 4 tracking modes (Check / Negative / Count / Timer) Streak recovery Habit lifecycle management (Pause / Exclusion days / End / Resume) Apple Health auto-tracking (Steps, Exercise, Calories, Water, Sleep, Weight, Mindfulness, and 11 categories total) Apple Watch support Home screen widget iCloud sync Smart notifications 3 themes Features that other apps charge for are completely free in Stral. ◆ 4 modes for any habit Check: Did you read? Floss? Journal? One tap to record. Negative: Quit smoking, no drinking, skip the snacks. Days you didn't do it build your streak. Count: 8 glasses of water, 50 push-ups. Tap +1, auto-complete at your target. Timer: 10 min meditation, 15 min stretching. Built-in countdown timer. Works in the background. ◆ Automatic Apple Health integration Steps, exercise minutes, calories burned, water intake, sleep, weight, mindfulness, workouts, walking distance, swimming distance, stand hours. 11 categories of data are read automatically to complete your habits. Just exercise with your Apple Watch -- no need to even open the app. ◆ Go Pro and make it yours (just 2 cents a day) Unlimited habits 15 rich themes (the entire look and feel of the app changes) Unlimited motivation photos Pro isn't about unlocking features behind a paywall. It's about making an already fully functional app even more personal and fun. Try it free for 7 days. Stral is the habit tracker that helps you keep going. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pupstep

This app motivates you to walk by letting you care for a virtual dog. Track your steps, dress your pup, and collect memories as you reach your daily goals. Your virtual companion stays with you on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Virtual dog companion
  • Step and distance tracking
  • Customizable dog outfits
  • Daily goal rewards and memories
  • Walk journal and postcard sharing
  • Home Screen and Watch face widgets
Features
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A little dog. A little reason to walk. Pupstep turns your everyday steps into time with a virtual companion. Start with a free Corgi, give them a name, and keep your pup nearby on your iPhone and Apple Watch. • Track your steps and walking distance with Apple Health. • Tap your pup for a hello and celebrate reaching your daily goal. • Dress your dog and collect a memory each day you reach your goal. • Keep a journal of your walks and share your favorite postcards. • See your dog and progress on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Watch face or Smart Stack. On Apple Watch, check today’s activity and remaining goal at a glance. After the first sync, your Watch can read activity locally while your iPhone is away. Setup, outfit selection, purchases, memories and rewards stay on iPhone. Requires watchOS 26 or later. Each breed has its own daily goal. Missed goals can make your pup chubbier; reaching your goal helps them get back in shape. Your bond stays. French Bulldog, Jack Russell and extra accessories are optional one-time purchases. No subscriptions, ads or account. Your data stays on your devices. Sharing is your choice.

Screenshots

Stral4 screens
Pupstep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stral at 18.6 against Pupstep's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stral sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pupstep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stral ships an update every 3 weeks, Pupstep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stral versus Pupstep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStralPupstep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNichfulPredrag Samardzic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stral

Subscriptions2
  • Stral Pro$0.991 Month
  • Stral Pro$4.991 Year
10 purchases

Pupstep

One-time10
  • Blue Bandana$0.99
  • Sleepy Bandana$0.99
  • Cozy Scarf$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Party Hat$0.99
  • Gold Chain$0.99
  • Agility Bandana$0.99
  • Striped Sweater$0.99
  • Red Ball$0.99
  • Trail Harness$0.99
  • Jack Russell Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Stral free?
Stral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pupstep free?
Pupstep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stral or Pupstep have ads?
Neither Stral nor Pupstep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stral or Pupstep?
Stral ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pupstep every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stral was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pupstep on October 16, 2026.

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