Comparison

StepPet vs Pathlings

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

Head to head
About

StepPet

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

Pathlings

This app transforms your daily steps into a gentle adventure with a virtual companion. Nurture your unique buddy, unlock new stages of growth, and complete daily quests to build a consistent routine. Goals are customizable to fit your lifestyle, making fitness fun and private.

Highlights
  • Virtual companion with unique personalities
  • Daily step-based adventures and quests
  • Unlockable growth stages and rewards
  • Customizable step goals
  • Collect in-game items
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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Meet the walking companion that makes reaching your daily step goal fun. Pathlings is a step tracker and walking game that transforms the steps already recorded on your iPhone into a rewarding adventure. Instead of simply watching numbers increase, you’ll raise adorable virtual companions, complete quests, unlock new evolutions, and build a walking habit you’ll actually want to maintain. Whether you’re trying to walk more, stay active, or build a healthier routine, Pathlings turns every step into meaningful progress. RAISE YOUR OWN PATHLING Choose from Sprout, Ember, or Bubble, three unique companions with their own personalities, habitats, and evolution paths. Walk every day to earn XP, help your Pathling evolve through five growth stages, and build a growing family of companions. TURN EVERY WALK INTO A GAME Every step recorded through Apple Health moves your Pathling forward. • Complete daily quests • Earn XP • Collect Rubies • Unlock rewards • Reach your daily step goal Instead of a traditional pedometer, Pathlings makes walking feel like an adventure. EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL TRAILS Send your Pathling on Trail Runs through unique environments filled with checkpoints and rewards. Each habitat offers its own atmosphere, collectibles, and surprises to discover. DECORATE YOUR HABITAT Customize your companion’s home with: • Plants • Toys • Snacks • Decorations • Structures • Lighting Watch your Pathlings play, explore, and relax inside the habitat you’ve created. BUILD A FAMILY OF COMPANIONS Once your first Pathling reaches its final evolution, adopt another. Your fully evolved companions remain in your habitat, allowing you to build a collection of adorable walking buddies. STAY MOTIVATED EVERY DAY Choose a daily step goal that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re aiming for 5,000 steps or 15,000, Pathlings rewards consistency instead of perfection. Build streaks, earn bonus rewards, and use Rest Day Tokens to protect your progress when life gets busy. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY • Uses your Apple Health step data • Your health data stays on your device • No subscriptions • No ads • No account required Whether you’re looking for a walking app, step tracker, walking motivation app, virtual pet, habit tracker, or a fun new way to stay active, Pathlings transforms every walk into an adventure.

Screenshots

StepPet4 screens
Pathlings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pathlings at none against StepPet's 2. Pathlings also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. Pathlings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepPet ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathlings weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StepPet versus Pathlings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepPetPathlings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhonthip SatthabunDave Mohan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepPet

Subscriptions2
  • StepPet Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Pathlings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepPet free?
StepPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pathlings free?
Pathlings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepPet or Pathlings have ads?
Neither StepPet nor Pathlings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepPet or Pathlings?
StepPet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathlings weekly. Most recently, StepPet was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pathlings on October 7, 2026.

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