# Trot vs LittySteps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LittySteps at none against Trot's 2. LittySteps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Trot's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LittySteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trot against 5.0 for LittySteps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Trot ships an update fortnightly, LittySteps every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trot | LittySteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trot-virtual-pet-step-counter/id6761860133/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/littysteps-basic-pedometer/id6763411786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Karnofsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/907335039) | [LittyLabz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883255626) |

## What reviewers say

### Trot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trot-virtual-pet-step-counter/id6761860133)

This app uses a virtual pet dog to encourage you to walk more. Your pet's mood and reactions are tied to your real-time step count, motivating you to reach daily goals and maintain streaks. It offers insights into your activity and gentle reminders to keep moving.

**Highlights:** Real-time step tracking, Interactive virtual pet companion, Daily step goal setting, Activity streaks and milestones, Walking history insights, Home and lock screen widgets, Gentle activity reminders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trot Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Trot Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### LittySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/littysteps-basic-pedometer/id6763411786)

Manually log your daily step count by taking a photo of your pedometer or entering the number directly. View step trends and share reports easily. Optionally sync with Apple Health for comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Manual step entry, Pedometer photo logging, Step trend analysis, Sharable reports, Apple Health integration, No account required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trot free?

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

### Is LittySteps free?

LittySteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trot or LittySteps?

Trot and LittySteps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Trot or LittySteps have ads?

Trot shows ads; LittySteps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trot or LittySteps?

Trot ships an update fortnightly, and LittySteps every 2 days. Most recently, Trot was updated on October 11, 2026 and LittySteps on October 6, 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.*