Comparison

Fitmeter Run vs Steppy

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

Head to head
About

Fitmeter Run

This app transforms your iPhone into a comprehensive running computer. It uses GPS to track your routes, distance, pace, and altitude in real-time. All your workout data is stored for review and analysis, with support for heart rate sensors and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • GPS route tracking
  • Real-time pace and distance
  • Altitude and calorie tracking
  • Heart rate sensor support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Apple Health integration
  • CSV export
Features
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Fitmeter Run turns your iPhone into a running computer with incredible functionality. Your session is tracked GPS based and all data is presented in real-time. The app is designed for a wide user base, from amateur to professional. Features: - GPS based position and route of the session will be displayed on a map including distance markers - Distance - Duration of the session - Pause time - Auto Pause detection - Current pace - Pace of last mile - Fastest mile - Altitude tracking. Uphill / Downhill - Burned calories - Heart rate sensor support - Split times - History. All activities will be stored and can be reviewed. No session count limitation - Export all activities to a CSV file - Statistics for a session. Speed, altitude and pulse over distance - Statistics over the last 10 sessions - Records. See your all-time records and a summary over all sessions - Apple health support:  Read the weight and use it calculate the burned calories Save the workout and its activity energy - Facebook support. Post sessions to your Facebook timeline - Ad free - No registration required - No annoying notifications - No marketing emails Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Steppy

Features
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Steppy ist ein kleines Wesen, das mit jedem Schritt wächst. Am Anfang ist da nur ein Ei. Mach deine ersten Schritte — und es schlüpft: dein eigenes Steppy, ein kleiner Begleiter, der auf deinem Home- und Sperrbildschirm lebt und mit dir durch den Tag wächst. Die Idee ist einfach: Deine echten Schritte erwecken Steppy zum Leben. Du läufst, es wächst. Du kümmerst dich, es blüht auf. GEHEN LÄSST WACHSEN • Deine Schritte aus Apple Health brüten das Ei aus und lassen Steppy sich entwickeln • Je mehr du dich bewegst, desto weiter wächst es durch neue Stufen • Eine Live Activity hält Steppy auf deinem Sperrbildschirm — genau da, wo du hinschaust KÜMMERE DICH UM STEPPY • Füttern, streicheln, glücklich halten • Ein Schaumbad, ein Kräutertee, wenn es sich erkältet • Kleine tägliche Rituale, die Bewegung zur Gewohnheit machen PRIVAT VON GRUND AUF • Deine Schritt- und Gesundheitsdaten bleiben auf deinem Gerät — immer • Kein Konto, keine Anmeldung, keine Werbung • Nur du und dein Steppy STEPPY+ Wochenabo: 8,99 €/Woche Jahresabo: 69,99 €/Jahr Die Zahlung wird über dein Apple-ID-Konto abgebucht. Das Abo verlängert sich automatisch, es sei denn, die automatische Verlängerung wird mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf deaktiviert. Dein Konto wird innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Ablauf für die Verlängerung belastet. Du kannst dein Abo in den Kontoeinstellungen verwalten. Datenschutz: https://steppy-web.vercel.app/privacy Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Steppy macht aus den Schritten, die du sowieso gehst, etwas, auf das du dich freust. Geh spazieren. Dein Steppy wartet.

Screenshots

Fitmeter Run4 screens
Steppy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steppy at Free against Fitmeter Run's $2.99. Steppy also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Fitmeter Run's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Steppy is free to download; Fitmeter Run costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitmeter Run ships an update every 3 months, Steppy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fitmeter Run versus Steppy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitmeter RunSteppy
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchueppelFelix Moser

In-app purchases

None

Fitmeter Run

No in-app purchases

None

Steppy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fitmeter Run free?
Fitmeter Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steppy free?
Steppy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fitmeter Run or Steppy have ads?
Neither Fitmeter Run nor Steppy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitmeter Run or Steppy?
Fitmeter Run ships an update every 3 months, and Steppy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fitmeter Run was updated on November 2, 2026 and Steppy on October 31, 2026.

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