Comparison

Pupstep vs Steggy

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

Head to head
About

Pupstep

This app motivates you to walk by letting you care for a virtual dog. Track your steps, dress your pup, and collect memories as you reach your daily goals. Your virtual companion stays with you on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Virtual dog companion
  • Step and distance tracking
  • Customizable dog outfits
  • Daily goal rewards and memories
  • Walk journal and postcard sharing
  • Home Screen and Watch face widgets
Features
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A little dog. A little reason to walk. Pupstep turns your everyday steps into time with a virtual companion. Start with a free Corgi, give them a name, and keep your pup nearby on your iPhone and Apple Watch. • Track your steps and walking distance with Apple Health. • Tap your pup for a hello and celebrate reaching your daily goal. • Dress your dog and collect a memory each day you reach your goal. • Keep a journal of your walks and share your favorite postcards. • See your dog and progress on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Watch face or Smart Stack. On Apple Watch, check today’s activity and remaining goal at a glance. After the first sync, your Watch can read activity locally while your iPhone is away. Setup, outfit selection, purchases, memories and rewards stay on iPhone. Requires watchOS 26 or later. Each breed has its own daily goal. Missed goals can make your pup chubbier; reaching your goal helps them get back in shape. Your bond stays. French Bulldog, Jack Russell and extra accessories are optional one-time purchases. No subscriptions, ads or account. Your data stays on your devices. Sharing is your choice.

About

Steggy

Features
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Make your next walk count. Steggy brings your steps, daily goal and walking progress together in one place. Connect Apple Health to see your activity, then give each day a little more purpose with quests, streaks and achievements. YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE See your steps, distance and active calories. Check your daily goal and explore your activity by day, week or month. In the app, every day is a climb up Steggy's trail: reach your goal and the trail turns gold as Steggy plants his flag at the summit. A REASON TO KEEP GOING Complete daily quests, earn XP and level up. Reach your goal on consecutive days to build a streak, and unlock achievements along the way. PROGRESS CLOSE AT HAND Check your steps with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, or from the Apple Watch companion. EXTRA LARGE WIDGETS ON iOS 27 (PRO) Steggy's Trail: Steggy climbs toward your daily goal as you walk. Story: switch between day, week, month and year right on the widget. Daily Coach: your next move, today's quests and your level at a glance. Start with your next step. Some features require a paid Steggy Pro subscription. Apple Health access requires your permission. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pupstep4 screens
Steggy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pupstep and Steggy are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pupstep sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Steggy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pupstep ships an update weekly, Steggy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pupstep versus Steggy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPupstepSteggy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredrag SamardzicAnatoli Samoilenka

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pupstep

One-time11
  • Blue Bandana$0.99
  • Sleepy Bandana$0.99
  • Cozy Scarf$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Party Hat$0.99
  • Gold Chain$0.99
  • Agility Bandana$0.99
  • Striped Sweater$0.99
  • Red Ball$0.99
  • Trail Harness$0.99
  • Jack Russell Pack$1.99
  • All Dogs$2.99
2 purchases

Steggy

Subscriptions2
  • Steggy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Steggy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pupstep free?
Pupstep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steggy free?
Steggy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pupstep or Steggy have ads?
Neither Pupstep nor Steggy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pupstep or Steggy?
Pupstep ships an update weekly, and Steggy every 8 days. Most recently, Pupstep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Steggy on October 24, 2026.

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