Comparison

Walkimals vs StepCat

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

Head to head
About

Walkimals

This social step tracker gamifies walking by letting you earn coins for daily styles and compete with friends. Connect to health data to track progress and unlock new outfits for your 3D mascot.

Highlights
  • Track daily steps via Apple Health
  • Earn coins by reaching step goals
  • Shop rotating daily styles for mascots
  • Customize 3D cat, dog, or bunny mascots
  • Compete on friend leaderboards
  • Private social interactions
  • Understandable privacy controls
Features
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Turn your daily steps into outfits for your 3D mascot. Walkimals connects to Apple Health so you can earn in-game coins, dress up your buddy, and compare your progress with friends. TRACK YOUR STEPS See today's step count and follow your daily goal with Apple Health. EARN COINS AS YOU WALK Every 25 steps earn one in-game coin. Check in by opening Walkimals each day to add your walking coins to your balance. FIND YOUR NEXT OUTFIT Browse daily clothing offers, try on styles, and keep the pieces you buy in your Closet. Coins can be earned by walking or bought in optional coin packs. CHOOSE YOUR WALKIMAL Start with a cat, dog, or bunny, then make it your own with outfits. WALK WITH YOUR FRIENDS Add friends by code or invite link. Compare your step totals on the friends leaderboard and go head-to-head in Rivalry. See your friends' mascots and outfits along the way. INVITE YOUR PEOPLE Send a personalized invite so friends can preview your animated mascot and current outfit before installing Walkimals. SOCIAL, WITHOUT THE NOISE No public feed, open discovery, or free-text chat. Just friends, walking, mascots, and friendly competition. KNOW WHAT YOU SHARE Before you start, Walkimals asks you to agree to share derived step totals for its social features. People with your invite link can see your mascot, outfit, and recent step total. Raw Apple Health samples are never uploaded. Walk more. Find your style. Keep your crew moving.

About

StepCat

This app transforms your daily steps into a rewarding experience by letting you build and decorate a charming cat cafe. Track your progress, collect adorable cats, and stay motivated to move more.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Cat cafe building and decoration
  • Cat collection and unlocking
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Friend system for comparison and visits
  • Streak maintenance and rewards
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Build a cozy cat cafe with every step. StepCat Pedometer turns your daily walks into something warm, playful, and rewarding. Track your steps automatically, stay motivated, and grow a cafe filled with adorable cats as you move through the day. Whether you want a gentle push to walk more or a fun way to stay consistent, StepCat makes daily movement feel lighter and more enjoyable. What you can do in StepCat: • Track your daily steps automatically • Set goals and watch your progress grow • Build and decorate your own cat cafe • Unlock and collect charming cats • Keep up your streak and earn rewards • Add friends, compare progress, and visit their cafes StepCat is designed for people who want a more comforting, feel-good alternative to traditional fitness apps. It gives you the motivation of a step tracker without the cold, clinical vibe. If you’ve ever wanted a pedometer that feels cute, cozy, and actually fun to come back to, StepCat is for you. Take more steps. Grow your cafe. Collect more cats. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Walkimals4 screens
StepCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Walkimals at every 5 days against StepCat's every 2 weeks. StepCat's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Walkimals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and StepCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Walkimals against 5.0 for StepCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkimals ships an update every 5 days, StepCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Walkimals versus StepCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkimalsStepCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB74 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHans Joachim WeidmannHumbal Hassan

Customer experience

Walkimals

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StepCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Walkimals

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,200 Coins$1.99
  • 2,500 Coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 6,500 Coins$8.99
  • 14,000 Coins$17.99
  • 30,000 Coins$34.99
3 purchases

StepCat

Subscriptions3
  • StepCat Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • StepCat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • StepCat Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Walkimals free?
Walkimals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepCat free?
StepCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkimals or StepCat?
Walkimals and StepCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Walkimals or StepCat have ads?
Neither Walkimals nor StepCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkimals or StepCat?
Walkimals ships an update every 5 days, and StepCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Walkimals was updated on October 25, 2026 and StepCat on October 24, 2026.

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