Walkagotchi vs CapyWalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Walkagotchi
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Meet Walkagotchi β 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 β 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 β 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 β Apple ID β 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.
CapyWalk
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Walk with a cozy animal friend on a beautiful map β not just another step counter. CapyWalk turns every step into a little adventure. Your capybara (or cat, otter, panda, and more) walks with you on a stylized real-world map, earns watermelons as you move, and leaves a trail of nature behind. WALK TOGETHER β’ Your character follows your real GPS position on a warm, illustrated map β’ 7 lovable animals β each with its own personality β’ Day & night themes, smooth animations, bedtime sleep mode STEPS THAT FEEL REWARDING β’ 1 step = 1 watermelon β’ Daily goal & streak system (default 10,000 steps) β’ Smart tracking: phone + Apple Watch + HealthKit merged β’ Vehicle detection β steps donβt count while driving EXPLORE & NAVIGATE β’ Search destinations and get walking routes β’ Share or import meet-up locations (Apple/Google Maps links) β’ Save favorite places (βMy Nestsβ) and walk there in one tap β’ Sakura markers grow along your path as you walk STAY MOTIVATED β’ Analytics with 7/30-day charts β’ Shareable weekly memory cards β’ Character-voiced local reminders (daily, bedtime, goal reached) β’ Live weather with playful character reactions APPLE WATCH β’ Companion app with map, progress, speed & weather β’ Syncs your active character, route, theme & accessories β’ Watch-only walks count toward your progress CUSTOMIZE β’ Unlock new characters with watermelons earned by walking β not pay-to-win β’ Optional accessories: Red Cowboy Boots & Fedora Hat β’ 7 languages: Turkish, English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese + system PRIVACY FIRST β’ No account required β’ No ads, no tracking β’ Location stays on your device β’ Optional iCloud backup for your progress Optional in-app purchases: accessories & convenience packs. Characters are unlocked by walking. Ready to meet your walking buddy? Letβs go
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Verdict
Walkagotchi and CapyWalk are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Walkagotchi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CapyWalk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Walkagotchi | CapyWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Schifferer | ALPER BOZKURT |
In-app purchases
Walkagotchi
- Walkagotchi Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Walkagotchi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
CapyWalk
- Red Cowboy Boots$0.99
- 1 Streak - Save Today$0.99
- 10000 Watermelons$0.99
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- Fedora Hat$9.99









