Comparison

EPIO Research vs Step Orbit

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

Head to head
About

EPIO Research

Features
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EPIO is a pain self-management program designed to support those living with chronic pain, and includes information, various strategies and coping methods, useful exercises and many other thoughts and suggestions for everyday life. EPIO is based on scientific methods and principles that we know can work, and the goal is for EPIO to help reduce the impact of pain in your everyday life, and to make it easier for you to live well, despite the pain. If you want to know more about the initial EPIO research project, you can visit our websites: www.epio.no

About

Step Orbit

Features
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Stop counting steps. Start crossing continents. Step Orbit transforms your daily movement into an epic adventure. Ever wondered how long it would take to walk from India to the Moon? Now you can track it in real-time. [Key Features] Epic Journeys: Map your steps onto real-world routes. Walk the length of the Great Wall or trek from Mumbai to London. Cosmic Milestones: Leave Earth's gravity! Track your vertical progress as you "walk" toward the International Space Station and eventually the Moon. Live Map Visualization: See your avatar move across stunning 3D landscapes and celestial paths. Smart Pedometer: Seamlessly integrates with Apple Health to track every step, calorie, and kilometer without draining your battery. Collect Postcards: Reach a new country or planet and receive a digital collectible to share with your friends. The universe is waiting. Are you ready to start your orbit? Download Step Orbit today and make every step count toward something legendary.

Screenshots

EPIO Research4 screens
Step Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EPIO Research at every 2 months against Step Orbit's every 6 months. EPIO Research also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPIO Research ships an update every 2 months, Step Orbit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
EPIO Research versus Step Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPIO ResearchStep Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOslo Universitetssykehus HFPranav More

In-app purchases

None

EPIO Research

No in-app purchases

None

Step Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPIO Research free?
EPIO Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Orbit free?
Step Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EPIO Research or Step Orbit have ads?
Neither EPIO Research nor Step Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPIO Research or Step Orbit?
EPIO Research ships an update every 2 months, and Step Orbit every 6 months. Most recently, EPIO Research was updated on November 6, 2026 and Step Orbit on November 5, 2026.

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