# Bubbles vs Pip

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunil PM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896290467) | [Burak Kocatepe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853217103) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-step-tracker-pet-fish/id6766446326)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-self-care-pet/id6806962925)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pip Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pip Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pip Plus Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*