Bubbles vs Pixfin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Bubbles
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What if your steps kept a tiny fish alive? Bubbles is a pet fish powered by your real walks. Every step feeds it, cheers it up, and unlocks new worlds. Bubbles isn't just an app. It's a tiny companion who needs you. Every step you take in the real world powers Bubbles, keeps the water glowing, and helps your fish thrive. Move more, and Bubbles lights up. Slow down, and Bubbles will miss you. Caring for Bubbles is simple and joyful: - Feed your fish fresh food every day - Keep the water crystal clear to swim in - Watch Bubbles react to your real-world movement - Build a caring streak you'll want to protect - Earn achievements as your bond grows - Unlock beautiful new worlds to explore together Bubbles turns walking into something you actually look forward to. No pressure, no guilt, no complicated charts. Just a sweet little fish who's happier every time you move. Your steps come from Apple Health and stay private. Meet your pet fish worth walking for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubbles.fit/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://bubbles.fit/legal/privacy
Pixfin
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Walk more. Grow a companion. Pixfin is a cozy step tracker with a tiny aquarium inside: a walking plan made for you, and a little creature that grows with every step. HOW IT WORKS 1) Pick a creature and give it a name 2) Answer a few questions to build your plan 3) Walk - Pixfin reads your steps from Apple Health YOUR PLAN Your daily goal starts a few minutes above your usual walk. Walk it, and it rises a little each week toward 8,000 steps a day, a target backed by research. WHAT TO EXPECT - A daily goal you can actually hit, set from your own week - Your first creature fully grown in 4 to 8 days of normal walking - A weekly chart showing how your walking changes WHAT YOU GET - 32 real creatures to collect, from a goldfish to a pink river dolphin - Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch widgets - No streaks. Miss a day and you lose nothing. - Your steps are never shared. No ads, no tracking. Pixfin requires a subscription. Yearly starts with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://rjlabs.app/pixfin/v2/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rjlabs.app/pixfin/v2/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixfin at every 2 days against Bubbles's every 8 days. Bubbles's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pixfin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Pixfin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubbles | Pixfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunil PM | RJ Labs, MB |
In-app purchases
Bubbles
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Pixfin
- Pixfin Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pixfin Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pixfin Premium Lifetime$79.99








