Comparison

Bubbles vs Pip

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles

Features
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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

About

Pip

This app features a virtual clay pet that thrives on your self-care habits. Track daily micro-care, use a focus timer, and customize your pet's appearance. It offers optional health integrations and a subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Virtual pet that reacts to self-care
  • Daily micro-care tracking (water, movement, sleep)
  • Focus timer with Live Activity
  • Home screen widgets
  • Cosmetic customization shop
  • Optional Apple Watch app
  • Optional Health app integration
Features
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Pip is a small clay pet that brightens when you take care of yourself. Drink water, move, focus for 30 minutes β€” Pip’s energy and mood follow your day. Pip never dies; skipped days only dim the glow and can reset the streak. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Daily micro-care: water, movement, early night, a short note β€’ Focus timer with Live Activity and Dynamic Island β€’ Home widget: Pip and today’s tasks on the Home Screen β€’ Control Center: mark water without opening the app β€’ Optional Apple Watch app: Pip and energy % β€’ Optional Health: steps and sleep can tick movement / early night (off by default; Pip never writes to Health) β€’ Cosmetics shop: colors, scarves, hats, rooms β€’ Pip Plus: extra outfits, seasonal track, streak repair, longer focus No account. No ads. No analytics SDK. Your mood, tasks, and streak stay on the device (and the App Group for widgets / Watch). Pip Plus is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends in iPhone Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. Not medical advice. Pip is a companion for tiny daily care, not a diagnosis or treatment tool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens
Pip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubbles at every 8 days against Pip's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Pip every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Bubbles versus Pip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubblesPip
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB305 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSunil PMBurak Kocatepe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Pip

Subscriptions3
  • Pip Plus Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pip Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pip Plus Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pip free?
Pip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles or Pip have ads?
Neither Bubbles nor Pip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles or Pip?
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, and Pip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubbles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pip on October 31, 2026.

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