Bubbles vs Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Pace
This app automatically tracks your daily steps, helping you achieve your fitness goals. It features streak tracking and weekly progress history, all within a simple, distraction-free interface. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime use without subscriptions or accounts.
- One-time purchase
- Automatic step tracking
- Daily step goals
- Streak tracking
- Weekly progress history
- Widgets (Lock Screen & Home Screen)
- Apple Watch support
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Pace Set it. Walk. Repeat. Pace is a simple step tracker designed around one idea: Buy it once. Use it forever. No subscriptions. No accounts. No complicated fitness plans. Just automatic step tracking, daily goals, streaks, and progress that stays visible throughout your day. Set your goal. Keep moving. Pace handles the rest. Features • One-time purchase • Automatic step tracking • Daily step goals • Streak tracking • Weekly progress history • Apple Watch support • Lock Screen widgets • Home Screen widgets • Simple and distraction-free
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bubbles at Free against Pace's $0.99. Bubbles also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). Pace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On 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
Bubbles is free to download; Pace costs $0.99 up front. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Pace every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubbles | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunil PM | Torez Mitchell |
In-app purchases
Bubbles
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Pace
No in-app purchases
