# TimePipe Go vs Step

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimePipe Go at none against Step's 4. TimePipe Go also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Step's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TimePipe Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TimePipe Go against 4.5 for Step. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step has 231 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePipe Go | Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepipe-go/id1438815240/reviews) | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-your-world/id1474971037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **231** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timepipe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080533000) | [Step Digital Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474971036) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePipe Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepipe-go/id1438815240)

This app acts as your personal tour guide, providing instant notifications and information upon arriving at planned stops. It offers nearby point of interest searches, travel time estimates, and dynamic plan adjustments with partner notifications. It also facilitates group communication through automatic chatrooms.

**Highlights:** Instant arrival notifications at planned stops, Reminders for sights, shops, and items, Travel time and distance inquiries, Nearby point of interest search, Dynamic travel plan updates with partner notifications, Automatic group chatrooms, Trip plan creation and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-your-world/id1474971037)

Discover and share your favorite places globally. Create a personalized world map with recommendations from friends and trusted curators. Easily find new experiences based on categories like food, culture, and accommodation.

**Highlights:** Save and share favorite places, Personalized world map creation, Add photos and comments to places, Follow friends and curators, Filter map by categories, Community feed for updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Step Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Step Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Step Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Amazing updates
- 🌍 Best travel companion
- 🍴 Great for finding hidden gems
- 👍 Brilliant app, recommend to everyone
- 🗺️ Fantastic for discovering new places

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription issues - can't cancel
- 🐛 Buggy, slow, and glitchy
- 🤔 Guides are guideless, lacking context
- 🤔 Can't see own steps
- 🤔 Privacy policy is extremely intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not registering in certain cities
- Frequent errors, content not loading
- Profile and login issues
- Subscription charges not visible, hard to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add their own places
- Ability to separate places visited vs want to go
- Option to create custom categories
- Search by city to find local users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePipe Go free?

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

### Is Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimePipe Go or Step?

TimePipe Go and Step are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 231 ratings respectively.

### Do TimePipe Go or Step have ads?

Neither TimePipe Go nor Step shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimePipe Go or Step?

TimePipe Go ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimePipe Go was updated on June 11, 2026 and Step on September 25, 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.*