# StepDog: Step Counter with Dog

> Watch face dog & step tracker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474625303](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474625303)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1474625303`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yingchi Wang
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (1,266 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-19
- **First published:** 2019-08-10
- **Size:** 136 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303)
- **Website:** [https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net](https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net/Privacy](https://stepdogapp.azurewebsites.net/Privacy)

## Description

StepDog combines automatic step tracking with a lovable virtual dog on your iPhone and Apple Watch. It reads your daily steps in real time through HealthKit, and your pup’s mood and meals depend on how much you move. Walk more each day to feed, play, and comfort your dog.

Designed for mobility and motivation, StepDog adds Apple Watch complications, Infograph Modular support, live weather backgrounds, and daily forecasts. Premium features unlock local leaderboards, medals, new dog breeds, and other upgrades to keep you stepping toward your goals.

## Rankings

- #51,881 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise StepDog as a cute, motivating Apple Watch companion that makes step tracking fun, with a dog-themed watch face and generally responsive support. However, watch-compatibility issues (dogs vanishing, white silhouettes, limited complications) and unreliable step counting/syncing undermine reliability. Users also want more dog breeds and better stability, plus reconsideration of ongoing subscription pricing. Overall, fans love the concept but want fixes, broader customization, and pricing options.

### Pros

- Cute and appealing dog visualization on the Apple Watch that looks like the user's dog
- Motivates daily walking and helps users reach step goals
- Easy-to-see steps on the watch via a dedicated complication/watch face
- Positive, responsive customer service when issues arise
- Long-term fans appreciate the concept and find the watch face fun

### Cons

- Watch integration is unstable: the dog can disappear after updates, appears as a white silhouette, and only a couple of watch faces work as complications
- Step counting and syncing are inconsistent; counts can be off and changes require opening the app
- Limited dog breed options; many requests for more breeds such as Bernese Mountain Dog, schnauzer, dachshund, and others
- Phone app crashes or bugs occur; updates can break features
- Subscription pricing concerns; many users prefer a one-time fee or less aggressive recurring costs

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1474625303)