# StepPet vs ForestWalk

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepPet at every 3 weeks against ForestWalk's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepPet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ForestWalk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepPet ships an update every 3 weeks, ForestWalk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPet | ForestWalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phonthip Satthabun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895035730) | [Abdulkadir OZKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848943303) |

## What reviewers say

### StepPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppet-pedometer-pet-buddy/id6762835990)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepPet Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### ForestWalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forestwalk-every-step-counts/id6789875072)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Forest Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| 100 Acorns | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Acorns | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Acorns | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Acorns | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Acorns | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPet free?

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

### Is ForestWalk free?

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

### Do StepPet or ForestWalk have ads?

Neither StepPet nor ForestWalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepPet or ForestWalk?

StepPet ships an update every 3 weeks, and ForestWalk every 2 months. Most recently, StepPet was updated on November 5, 2026 and ForestWalk on November 10, 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.*