Comparison

Hydropet vs StepPet

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

Head to head
About

Hydropet

Features
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Staying hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do for your health — Hydropet makes it the easiest, too. Most hydration apps feel like chores. Hydropet feels like a habit you actually want to keep. With a beautiful interface and one-tap logging, tracking your water intake takes less than a second and leaves you genuinely motivated to come back tomorrow. Log water instantly with a single tap. Hydropet lets you customize your favorite cup sizes so there's no math, no friction — just fast, satisfying logging every time you take a sip. Your daily progress ring fills as you go, making every glass feel like a small win. Smart reminders do the heavy lifting. Hydropet sends hydration nudges when you actually need them, adapting to your schedule so they never feel intrusive. It also tracks caffeine so you can see exactly how coffee and tea affect your overall hydration balance throughout the day. Daily streaks keep you coming back. There's something deeply motivating about a streak worth protecting. Hydropet's streak system and progress rings give your habit a visual momentum that turns "I should drink more water" into something you actually do — every single day. Built for Apple Watch and the full Apple ecosystem. The companion Watch app lets you log water and check your progress right from your wrist, with always-on complications for a quick glance anytime. iCloud sync keeps everything perfectly up to date across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch — seamlessly and automatically. Your progress, anywhere you look. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets put your hydration goal front and center without ever opening the app. Weekly and monthly history charts help you spot trends over time, and CSV export means your data is always yours to keep. Hydropet is hydration tracking done right — simple enough to stick with, smart enough to make a real difference. Download Hydropet today and take your first sip toward a healthier you.

About

StepPet

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
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STEPPET: WALK. DRINK. EVOLVE. Turn your daily steps into magic. StepPet is a pedometer and virtual pet game that evolves your pets as you walk — powered by HealthKit integration, Apple Watch support, and offline-first step tracking. SMART STEP TRACKING - HealthKit integration: reads step count, distance, active energy, and Apple Watch data automatically - Works offline: no internet required for core tracking - Real-time counter: step total updates throughout the day - Privacy-first: step data stays on-device and is never used for ads or profiling COLLECT AND EVOLVE 20 UNIQUE PETS - 5 evolution stages per pet: egg, baby, teen, adult, legendary - 4 free pets: Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Hamster - 16 premium pets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Slime, Robot, Serpent, Alligator, Bear, Deer, Fox, Hedgehog, Owl, Panda, Penguin, Turtle, Wolf - 100 pet-stage combinations to collect - New seasonal pets added regularly - No pay-to-win: earn coins through daily bonuses and reward ads to unlock premium pets without paying AI-POWERED PET DIARY Your pet writes a daily diary reflecting its mood, your activity level, and its unique personality. Every pet has a different voice. Every entry is different. WATER TRACKING AND HEALTH INSIGHTS - 8-glass daily water goal with progress tracking - Weekly charts and monthly heatmap calendar - Health score system (letter grades A through F) - Calorie and BMI calculator - Offline history stored locally HOME SCREEN WIDGET - Small and Medium widget sizes - Shows live steps, distance, calories, water intake, and your active pet - Updates automatically throughout the day LEADERBOARDS AND SOCIAL - Weekly step competitions with friends - Friend gifts and global leaderboards - Streak tracking to build consistent walking habits PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - Offline-first: your step and pet data live on-device by default - Optional Firebase cloud sync for cross-device backup - Encrypted local storage - Delete account and all data anytime from Settings Premium unlocks: - All 20 pets immediately - Remove in-app ads - Daily premium coin bonus - Unlimited AI diary entries - Exclusive seasonal pets PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED - Health and Fitness (HealthKit): reads step count activity to feed your pet - Motion: pedometer sensor for step counting - Notifications: optional daily reminders (user can disable) PERFECT FOR - Step counter enthusiasts - Virtual pet and Tamagotchi fans - Fitness trackers seeking gamification - Apple Watch users wanting a fun activity tracker - Anyone building a daily walking habit Walk with purpose. Evolve your pet. Make every step count. Terms of Use: https://just-447015.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Hydropet4 screens
StepPet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hydropet at none against StepPet's 2. StepPet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. StepPet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hydropet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hydropet versus StepPet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydropetStepPet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshish KumarPhonthip Satthabun

In-app purchases

None

Hydropet

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StepPet

Subscriptions2
  • StepPet Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Hydropet free?
Hydropet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepPet free?
StepPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hydropet or StepPet have ads?
Neither Hydropet nor StepPet shows ads.

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