Comparison

Wanderlings vs Walkagotchi

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

Head to head
About

Wanderlings

This game combines virtual pet care with real-world step tracking. Your daily steps help you nurture and play with your chosen companion. It's a relaxing experience for those who enjoy fitness and casual gaming.

Highlights
  • Virtual pet care
  • Real-world step tracking integration
  • Adoptable pets
  • Connects to Apple Health
  • No account required
  • Optional social features
Features
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Wanderlings is a cozy step-tracking game in which you raise a virtual pet. Every step you take in real life helps you care for your companion. Think Tamagotchi meets a pedometer. Four pets to adopt: gentle Mochi, mischievous Pixel, cheerful Sprout, bold Ember. This app connects to Apple Health for accessing steps data, so use whichever fitness device you prefer to log steps. No account required to play. No ads, no subscriptions. Social features are totally optional if you prefer a solo experience. This is a solo dev project by me (Jon). Hope you enjoy!

About

Walkagotchi

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Meet Walkagotchi — your pixel-art virtual pet that lives or dies based on your daily steps. Every step keeps your tiny companion happy, healthy, and growing. GROW YOUR PET FROM AN EGG Start with a mysterious egg and walk 10,000 steps to hatch your unique pet. Name it, bond with it, and watch it grow over time. KEEP YOUR PET ALIVE Your daily steps power your pet's health. Walk regularly to keep them thriving. Skip too many days and... well, let's just say motivation has never felt this real. SIMPLE GOALS, BIG MOTIVATION Choose your daily step goal — 2,500 (Casual), 5,000 (Active), or 10,000 (Athlete). Adjust anytime as your fitness grows. BUILT ON APPLE HEALTH Walkagotchi reads your steps directly from Apple Health. No extra trackers, no battery drain, no background processes draining your phone. PIXEL-ART CHARM Hand-crafted pixel-art animations, retro sound design, and a calm dark interface make Walkagotchi a joy to open every day. NO ADS, NO TRACKING, NO ACCOUNT We don't collect your data, sell your info, or interrupt your day with ads. Your pet, your steps, your device. That's it. TRY IT FREE Enjoy 3 days of full access — no paywall, no commitment. Then keep your pet alive with Walkagotchi Premium: - Monthly: $3.99/month - Yearly: $19.99/year (save 58%) Both plans include a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-Walkagotchi-366f6e23592e8064b0e7e0a79afdb7f5 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Take your first step. Hatch your pet. Walk for a reason.

Screenshots

Wanderlings3 screens
Walkagotchi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wanderlings at none against Walkagotchi's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Walkagotchi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wanderlings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wanderlings versus Walkagotchi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWanderlingsWalkagotchi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan GuerreraThomas Schifferer

In-app purchases

None

Wanderlings

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Walkagotchi

Subscriptions2
  • Walkagotchi Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Walkagotchi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

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

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