# Fitness Coach vs StepForest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepForest at 100% against Fitness Coach's 40%. StepForest also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Fitness Coach's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fitness Coach sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and StepForest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepForest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitness Coach has 73K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Fitness Coach's written reviews are positive against 100% of StepForest's.

Fitness Coach ships an update monthly, StepForest every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fitness Coach | StepForest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-coach-workout-plan/id1472638797/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepforest-pedometer/id6765584383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 209 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) | [北京智动无限信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533616433) |

## What reviewers say

### Fitness Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-coach-workout-plan/id1472638797)

Personalized workout plans adapt to your fitness goals and level, whether you train at home, the gym, or outdoors. Access numerous training sessions and hundreds of exercises to target all muscle groups. Track your progress over time and stay motivated with 30-minute sessions.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout programs, Goal-based training adaptation, Dozens of training sessions, Hundreds of exercises, Progress tracking, 30-minute sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Fitness Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Fitness Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Fitness Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Fitness Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Fitness Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Fitness Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Month of Fitness | $19.99 | per month |
| Coach + | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Quarter Fitness Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Quarter Fitness Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workouts
- 🚀 Diverse workout options
- 🚀 Helpful meal plans
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🐛 Workouts too intense for some
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize allergies in meal plans

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't load properly
- Workout progress not tracked accurately
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of workouts
- Add audible cues during workouts
- Provide more free workout options
- Improve user interface and navigation


### StepForest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepforest-pedometer/id6765584383)

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned, syncing with your device's motion data. It offers a unique visual reward system where a virtual forest grows as you reach your goals, with optional features for deeper insights and customization.

**Highlights:** Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Virtual forest growth reward system, Syncs with Apple Health, No account or signup required, Home screen widgets, Weight and BMI logging, Streaks and badges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepForest Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StepForest Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| StepForest Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fitness Coach free?

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

### Is StepForest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fitness Coach or StepForest?

StepForest is rated higher. Fitness Coach averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while StepForest averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Fitness Coach or StepForest have ads?

StepForest shows ads; Fitness Coach does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fitness Coach or StepForest?

Fitness Coach ships an update monthly, and StepForest every 3 days. Most recently, Fitness Coach was updated on October 28, 2026 and StepForest on October 28, 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.*