Comparison

StepPet vs MisoWalk

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

Head to head
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

About

MisoWalk

This app encourages daily walking by connecting your steps to a virtual companion's happiness and progress. Earn rewards to customize its world and unlock new features. It integrates with HealthKit for seamless step tracking.

Highlights
  • Daily step tracking via HealthKit
  • Virtual pet mood and relationship progression
  • Coin rewards for reaching step goals
  • Unlockable themes and room customization
  • Daily word mini-game (Purrdle)
  • Optional premium subscription for advanced features
Features
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MisoWalk is a cozy walking companion that turns your daily steps into a bond with Miso. Walk each day to brighten Miso’s mood, build your streak, grow your bond level, and earn coins when you reach your 10,000-step goal. Use coins to unlock themes and decorate Miso’s little world. MisoWalk uses Apple HealthKit to read your step count so Miso can update daily progress, mood, streaks, bond progress, and rewards. Health data stays on your device and is not sold or shared. Features: • Daily step progress powered by Apple HealthKit • Miso’s mood changes as you walk • Streaks, bond levels, and relationship progress • Coin rewards for reaching your daily walking goal • Themes and room customization • Purrdle, a daily word mini-game • Optional Miso Premium for expanded bond insights, premium themes, and bonus features Miso Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Subscription length and price are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID through the App Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://misowalkprivacypolicy.notion.site/MisoWalk-Privacy-Policy-6ae160fffe69435793eaeddc7fdb469e Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MisoWalk is not a medical or fitness diagnosis app. It is a playful walking companion designed to make daily movement feel more rewarding.

Screenshots

StepPet4 screens
MisoWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MisoWalk at 5.0 against StepPet's 1.0. StepPet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. StepPet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MisoWalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MisoWalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepPet versus MisoWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepPetMisoWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhonthip SatthabunGregory Jolly

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepPet

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

MisoWalk

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StepPet free?
StepPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MisoWalk free?
MisoWalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepPet or MisoWalk?
MisoWalk is rated higher. StepPet averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MisoWalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StepPet or MisoWalk have ads?
Neither StepPet nor MisoWalk shows ads.

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