HarvestStep vs Virtual Pet Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HarvestStep
Transform your real-world steps into an in-game adventure. Walk to earn energy for fishing, mining, foraging, and collecting over 300 unique items. Upgrade tools, trade resources, and explore new biomes with cute pet companions.
- Convert steps to in-game energy
- Collect 300+ unique items
- Upgrade tools and collect hats
- Trade and craft resources
- Explore distinct biomes
- Adopt Slime Pets for bonuses
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Turn your daily steps into a cozy harvesting adventure. HarvestStep connects to Apple Health and transforms your real-world walks into in-game energy - fish, mine, forage, and more! Collect 300+ unique items across seven gathering disciplines. Whether you're taking a quick stroll around the block or going for a long run, HarvestStep is your walking companion and motivation to hit your daily step goal. WALK TO HARVEST: Your steps are your currency! The more you walk in the real world, the more harvest attempts you earn. Use your steps to fish, mine, forage, farm, lumber, observe, and more across seven unique gathering disciplines. COLLECT ENCHANTING RESOURCES: From common seashells to mythical feathers, there are 300+ unique items and resources to discover. Build your collection across various cozy gathering activities, and upgrade your tools to unlock Legendary and Mythic treasures! UPGRADE YOUR TOOLS IN THE FORGE: Visit The Forge to upgrade seven distinct tool types - from axes and pickaxes to fishing rods and binoculars. Each upgrade tier unlocks access to rarer and more valuable resources. Choose your tool, choose your adventure. TRADE AND CRAFT AT THE TRADING POST: Combine resources from different biomes to craft powerful tool upgrades. Strategic trading turns surplus common finds into the materials you need to progress. EXPLORE DISTINCT BIOMES: Stay motivated and keep stepping to save up your coins. Unlock beautiful hidden realms and new maps, each featuring their own specialized environments and unique items to discover. ADOPT CUTE SLIME PETS: Need an extra boost for your daily habits? Adopt adorable, biome-native Slime Pets! These little companions accompany you on your fitness journey and provide passive coin bonuses when you explore their favorite habitats. SEND YOUR SLIMES ON EMBARKS: Your Slimes can work while you walk. Send one to three of them out on a timed expedition - the more you send, the sooner they are back - and they return with food and coins. Feed them to level them up, and every trip after that pays out more. Run up to three expeditions at once. COLLECT 70+ UNIQUE HATS: Show off your style and maximize your efficiency! Collect and upgrade 70+ unique hats, each providing powerful stat bonuses. From increased resource yields to coin multipliers, find the perfect headwear to complement your gathering discipline. MYTHIC CHARMS & UPGRADES: Unlock powerful Mythic Charms to boost your rare drop rates and maximize the loot you get from every walk. PRIVACY FIRST: HarvestStep strictly uses Apple HealthKit to read your step count securely. Your personal health data never leaves your device and is never sold or used for advertising. Get moving, start collecting, and build your cozy world one step at a time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.starsynthesis.org/apps/harveststep/privacy-policy
Virtual Pet Simulator
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Welcome to ASCII Pou, a unique virtual pet simulator! - Feed, bathe, and play mini-games to help your pet grow and unlock new looks - Retro ASCII art style, nostalgic terminal vibes, cute and relaxing - Play fun mini-games to earn coins and level up your pet - Customize your pet's appearance, rooms, and terminal themes - Offline progress keeps your Pou active even when you're away Download now and create your own adorable ASCII pet world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Pet Simulator at none against HarvestStep's 8. Virtual Pet Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. HarvestStep sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Virtual Pet Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HarvestStep | Virtual Pet Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Synthesis LLC | 海涛 张 |
In-app purchases
HarvestStep
- Premium Membership - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Membership - Annual$15.991 Year
- Gem Pack - 100$0.99
- Gem Pack - 600$4.99
- Gem Pack - 1300$9.99
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- Gem Pack - 2700$19.99
- Gem Pack - 7000$49.99
- Gem Pack - 15000$99.99
Virtual Pet Simulator
No in-app purchases
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