# Trot vs Let's duck

The clearest difference is ads: Let's duck at none against Trot's shown. Let's duck also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Trot's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Let's duck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trot against 5.0 for Let's duck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Trot ships an update fortnightly, Let's duck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trot | Let's duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trot-virtual-pet-step-counter/id6761860133/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-duck/id6767806557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Karnofsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/907335039) | [trung truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895562173) |

## 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 |


### Let's duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-duck/id6767806557)

This app features a pixelated duck that lives on your Apple Watch and encourages movement without pressure. It integrates with Apple Health, tracks workouts, and offers a calming breathing exercise. Optional purchases unlock customization and history.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Health, Tracks various workout types, Offers guided breathing exercises, Customizable duck outfits and colors, Displays workout stats, Watch face complications and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let's Duck Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trot free?

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

### Is Let's duck free?

Let's duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trot or Let's duck?

Trot and Let's duck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Trot or Let's duck have ads?

Trot shows ads; Let's duck does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trot or Let's duck?

Trot ships an update fortnightly, and Let's duck every 3 days. Most recently, Trot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Let's duck on October 31, 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.*