# NuStep vs SPIRIT+

The clearest difference is rating: SPIRIT+ at 4.3 against NuStep's 2.3. SPIRIT+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 49 months). NuStep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (21% vs 5%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPIRIT+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NuStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPIRIT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPIRIT+ has 331 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of NuStep's written reviews are positive against 5% of SPIRIT+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NuStep ships an update every 49 months, SPIRIT+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NuStep | SPIRIT+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nustep/id1109444725/reviews) | **[4.3 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-plus/id1544893774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NuStep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/978748041) | [Dyaco International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100739707) |

## What reviewers say

### NuStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nustep/id1109444725)

This app helps users of a specific recumbent cross trainer track their workouts. It offers personalized profiles, workout summaries, and historical activity tracking. Users can also access tutorials and share their progress with trainers or doctors.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout profiles, Workout summaries, Activity history tracking, Workout tutorials and videos, Shareable workout data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPIRIT+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-plus/id1544893774)

Track your fitness progress by syncing workout data from connected cardio equipment. Review detailed session summaries, monitor your journey, and unlock achievements to stay motivated. Integrates seamlessly with Apple Health for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Sync workout history, Detailed workout summaries, Track fitness progress, Unlock achievements, Integrates with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NuStep free?

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

### Is SPIRIT+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NuStep or SPIRIT+?

SPIRIT+ is rated higher. NuStep averages 2.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SPIRIT+ averages 4.3 from 331 ratings.

### Do NuStep or SPIRIT+ have ads?

NuStep shows ads; SPIRIT+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, NuStep or SPIRIT+?

NuStep ships an update every 49 months, and SPIRIT+ every 9 days. Most recently, NuStep was updated on October 24, 2026 and SPIRIT+ on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*