Comparison

Stepminder vs StepQuest

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

Head to head
About

Stepminder

This app calculates your average daily activity based on recent steps and distance, smoothing out daily fluctuations. Customize the averaging period and weighting for personalized insights. Track progress towards goals or simply monitor your movement.

Highlights
  • Weighted step averaging
  • Customizable averaging period
  • Unweighted average option
  • Goal progress visualization
  • Health app integration
  • Distance tracking
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Stepminder averages your recent steps and distance, smoothing out day-to-day variations. The default 7-day weighted average gives the most weight to steps today (¼ of the total), and the least weight to steps six days ago (1/28 of the total). Change the averaging period, or choose an unweighted average (that is, each day has the same weight). An unweighted average of 7-28 days, for example, is useful if you do most of your walking on weekends. Visually track your progress toward your goal through the day. Or turn off goal orientation and just see how much you walk. Stepminder integrates with the Health app, using it as its source of past step counts and walking & running distances. Questions or problems? Email support@lobitoscreek.com

About

StepQuest

Features
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A calm, private step counter built around one achievable goal: 7,000 steps a day. Track walking automatically with Apple Health, build streaks, and see progress in beautiful widgets. No account. No ads. Your health data stays on your device. MAKE 7,000 FEEL DOABLE StepQuest reads your steps from Apple Health, so tracking takes zero effort — even when the app is closed. Open it once or twice a day, watch the ring fill, and keep your streak alive. WHAT YOU GET • One beautiful progress ring — today's steps at a glance • Streaks — turn good days into a habit you want to keep • Monthly heat map — see your consistency take shape • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets — progress without opening the app • A daily goal that fits — choose your target during setup • Dark mode — warm, minimal design in any light STEPQUEST PRO Go deeper when you're ready. Pro unlocks: • Streak Repair — mend a missed day and keep your streak's story going • Ring themes — choose Sunset, Moss, Midnight, or Dawn • Custom goals — set any daily target from 1,000 to 30,000 steps PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data never leaves your iPhone. No account to create, no cloud to sync, nothing to sell. StepQuest talks to Apple Health and no one else. WHY 7,000? A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in The Lancet Public Health found that 7,000 steps a day was associated with meaningful health benefits and may be a more realistic target than 10,000. StepQuest is built around making that goal feel achievable. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS StepQuest Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 per week (billed weekly), or $39.99 per year (billed annually) with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/cardotrejos/f30384e9059bc413b4510f485128d673 Start with one walk. See you at 7,000.

Screenshots

Stepminder4 screens
StepQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stepminder at none against StepQuest's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. StepQuest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stepminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stepminder versus StepQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepminderStepQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLobitos CreekRicardo Trejos

In-app purchases

None

Stepminder

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StepQuest

Subscriptions4
  • StepQuest Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • StepQuest Pro: Streaks & Stats7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • StepQuest Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Stepminder free?
Stepminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stepminder or StepQuest have ads?
Neither Stepminder nor StepQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepminder or StepQuest?
Stepminder ships an update every 5 weeks, and StepQuest every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stepminder was updated on October 11, 2026 and StepQuest on October 18, 2026.

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