# StepCard vs Local

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local at none against StepCard's 5. Local also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). StepCard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepCard sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Local asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepCard ships an update every 3 months, Local every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepCard | Local |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcard/id1051539987/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scott Bowling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051539986) | [Arbox LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021244486) |

## What reviewers say

### StepCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcard/id1051539987)

This app displays your daily step count directly on your Apple Watch face. Track progress towards your goal with visual indicators and review your recent step history.

**Highlights:** Daily step tracking complication, Configurable display (steps, percentage, combined), Daily step goal achievement grading, Recent daily step history, 7-day rolling average

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baby Steps Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5k Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Half Marathon Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marathon Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Marathon Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-motion/id6744361885)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepCard free?

StepCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Local free?

Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StepCard or Local have ads?

Neither StepCard nor Local shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepCard or Local?

StepCard ships an update every 3 months, and Local every 6 months. Most recently, StepCard was updated on October 7, 2026 and Local on October 7, 2026.

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