Bubbles vs Pip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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
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.
- 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
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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 Pipβs 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 todayβs 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Pip every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Bubbles | Pip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 305 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunil PM | Burak Kocatepe |
In-app purchases
Bubbles
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Pip
- Pip Plus Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Pip Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pip Plus Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year









