R vs SteP GROUPアプリ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R
Track runners in real-time during races and know when they'll reach your location. Send virtual cheers and messages to support participants from anywhere. Enhance the race day experience for both spectators and runners.
- Real-time runner location tracking
- Predicted runner arrival times
- Virtual cheering messages
- Virtual drum support
- Race result review
- Thank-you message sending
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R-navi makes cheering at running events easier and more fun! When your family or friends are running a race, you probably wonder, "Where are they now?" or "When will they pass by?" But waiting by the roadside without knowing can be tough. With R-navi, you can see the runner's predicted location on a map based on official race timing data. You'll know roughly how many minutes it'll take for them to reach your spot –– so you can cheer at just the right moment! Can't make it to the course? No problem! You can send supportive messages or tap the virtual drum to cheer from anywhere. Runners can also enjoy the app by reviewing their race results and sending thank-you messages to their supporters. (If you registered for the race through RUNNET, you'll get access to even more features!) Now supporting around 100 races per year — Join in and make cheering (and being cheered for) more special than ever! Tablet support is not guaranteed.
SteP GROUPアプリ
This app serves as a digital membership card for participating stores, allowing you to earn and redeem points for purchases. Access the latest news, special offers, and shop directly through the integrated online store.
- Digital membership card
- Earn and redeem points
- View purchase history
- Latest news and offers
- Access to online store
- Exclusive coupons
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SteP GROUP公式アプリは、対象店舗にて会員証としてご利用いただけるだけでなく、最新のお知らせや、オンラインストアでのお買いものが便利にご利用いただけるアプリです。 獲得したポイントは対象となる店舗やオンラインストアでの商品購入にご利用いただけます。 ＜HOME＞ 最新情報を初期画面にて閲覧頂けます。 ＜CARD＞ ・会員証バーコード（店頭でご購入の際にレジでご提示ください） ・ポイント照会 ・ポイント履歴 ・購入履歴 ＜NEWS＞ 新製品やお得なセール、イベント情報などお知らせ致します。 ＜COUPON＞ お得なクーポンを配信致します。 ＜MORE＞ ・SHOP ・ONLINE STORE ・YouTube ・利用規約 ・会社概要 ■ご利用上の注意 当アプリの各機能・各サービスは通信回線を使用致します。通信回線の状況によっては、ご利用いただけない場合がございます。あらかじめご了承ください。"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: R at 57% against SteP GROUPアプリ's 20%. R also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SteP GROUPアプリ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. R sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SteP GROUPアプリ asks for nothing beyond the download.
R ships an update fortnightly, SteP GROUPアプリ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | R | SteP GROUPアプリ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R-bies Co., Ltd. | 株式会社ステップ |
Customer experience
R
SteP GROUPアプリ
In-app purchases
R
- Subscription Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Subscription Plan for R-navi1 Month trial$39.991 Year
SteP GROUPアプリ
No in-app purchases
