Comparison

Walkagotchi vs DigSTEP

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

Head to head
About

Walkagotchi

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Meet Walkagotchi — your pixel-art virtual pet that lives or dies based on your daily steps. Every step keeps your tiny companion happy, healthy, and growing. GROW YOUR PET FROM AN EGG Start with a mysterious egg and walk 10,000 steps to hatch your unique pet. Name it, bond with it, and watch it grow over time. KEEP YOUR PET ALIVE Your daily steps power your pet's health. Walk regularly to keep them thriving. Skip too many days and... well, let's just say motivation has never felt this real. SIMPLE GOALS, BIG MOTIVATION Choose your daily step goal — 2,500 (Casual), 5,000 (Active), or 10,000 (Athlete). Adjust anytime as your fitness grows. BUILT ON APPLE HEALTH Walkagotchi reads your steps directly from Apple Health. No extra trackers, no battery drain, no background processes draining your phone. PIXEL-ART CHARM Hand-crafted pixel-art animations, retro sound design, and a calm dark interface make Walkagotchi a joy to open every day. NO ADS, NO TRACKING, NO ACCOUNT We don't collect your data, sell your info, or interrupt your day with ads. Your pet, your steps, your device. That's it. TRY IT FREE Enjoy 3 days of full access — no paywall, no commitment. Then keep your pet alive with Walkagotchi Premium: - Monthly: $3.99/month - Yearly: $19.99/year (save 58%) Both plans include a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-Walkagotchi-366f6e23592e8064b0e7e0a79afdb7f5 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Take your first step. Hatch your pet. Walk for a reason.

About

DigSTEP

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Walk. Dig. Reveal. Turn every step you take into a treasure hunt. Your real-world steps power a pickaxe that slowly cracks open a rock — and when you hit your goal, a hidden gem is revealed. The walk you were going to do anyway finally pays off. — HOW IT WORKS — • Walk. Your steps (read securely from Apple Health) chip away at the rock, stage by stage. • Dig. Watch the rock crack across multiple stages as your daily steps add up. • Reveal. Reach your goal and pull out the gem hiding inside. • Collect. Every gem lands in your collection — 10 gems across 4 rarities, from common Rose Quartz and Citrine to legendary Moonstone and Diamond. Can you find them all? • Share. Export your reveal as a video or photo card and show off what you dug up. — WHY YOU'LL KEEP WALKING — • A real reason to hit your step goal every day — your "silly little walk" is now excavation work. • Stock your extra steps and set a new rock whenever you're ready. • Home Screen widget shows your rock, your day count, and your progress at a glance. • Light & dark themes, with optional automatic switching by time of day. — OPTIONAL UPGRADES (IN-APP PURCHASES) — DigStep is free to play. If you want rarer finds, faster: • Silver & Gold Stones — guarantee higher-rarity gems on a dig. • Gold Stones can even turn a word you "bury" into an AI-crafted gem, fossil, or relic. • Silver Plan / Gold Plan — auto-renewable monthly subscriptions for unlimited premium stones (Gold also unlocks the stats dashboard). • Stats Dashboard — a one-time unlock for monthly stats and personal bests. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://digstep-api.itella.workers.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://digstep-api.itella.workers.dev/privacy — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — • Your collection and progress stay on your device. Step data is read from Apple Health and never leaves your phone. • No account. No social feed. Just you, your steps, and what you dig up. Crystal lover, step-counter, or just someone who wants a reason to move — DigStep turns walking into something worth opening. Note: Gem descriptions and "meanings" are for entertainment and inspiration only and are not health, wellness, or financial claims.

Screenshots

Walkagotchi4 screens
DigSTEP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Walkagotchi at none against DigSTEP's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Walkagotchi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DigSTEP sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Walkagotchi versus DigSTEP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkagotchiDigSTEP
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Schiffererdaiya hatoma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Walkagotchi

Subscriptions2
  • Walkagotchi Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Walkagotchi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
7 purchases

DigSTEP

Subscriptions2
  • Silver Plan$1.991 Month
  • Gold Plan$5.991 Month
One-time5
  • Silver Stone$0.99
  • Gold Stone$1.99
  • Stats Dashboard$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Silver Stones x5$5.99
  • Gold Stones x5$9.99

Questions

Is Walkagotchi free?
Walkagotchi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigSTEP free?
DigSTEP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Walkagotchi or DigSTEP have ads?
DigSTEP shows ads; Walkagotchi does not.

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