HotStepper vs Serafim Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HotStepper
Navigate to any destination on Earth with an augmented reality companion. This app guides you visually by having a character walk you to your chosen location. Simply select a destination on the map and follow your AR sidekick.
- Augmented reality navigation
- AR character guide
- Destination selection on map
- Visual walking directions
- Uses cellular data for navigation
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HotStepper is your first Augmented Reality sidekick to any destination on Earth. HotStepper features a confident dude who, when he’s not dancing, will walk you to any location you need to go. All you need to do is go outside, pick a destination on the map and then just follow him as he does his thing. HotStepper uses cellular data to navigate the world so please make sure it’s switched on when using the app.
Serafim Console
Enhance your gaming experience with this companion app for a specific controller. Stream gameplay live, capture screenshots, record and edit videos, and manage controller settings. Some features require a subscription.
- Live gameplay broadcast
- Screenshot capture
- Screen recording
- Video editing
- Controller-compatible game list
- Controller settings and firmware check
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The Serafim Console app is a companion app for the Serafim S3 Gaming Controller. It provides additional features and functionality for the controller, such as: ■ Live broadcast: Share your gameplay screen in real time. ■ Screenshot capture: Capture screenshots of your gameplay. ■ Screen recording: Record your gameplay for later viewing or sharing. ■ Video editing: Edit your recorded gameplay videos. ■ Game list: View a list of controller-compatible games. ■ Settings: Alter settings, access controller information, and check the controller firmware. [Terms of Service](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://app.serafim-tech.com/PrivacyPolicy/SerafimConsole/EN/Privacy.html)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Serafim Console at 5.0 against HotStepper's 4.1. HotStepper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. Serafim Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. HotStepper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Serafim Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotStepper has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HotStepper ships an update every 8 days, Serafim Console every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HotStepper | Serafim Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nexus Productions | Serafim Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
HotStepper
Serafim Console
In-app purchases
HotStepper
No in-app purchases
Serafim Console
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
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