# Step vs BidALift

The clearest difference is rating: BidALift at 5.0 against Step's 4.5. BidALift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Step's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (231 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BidALift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step has 231 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step ships an update every 2 weeks, BidALift every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step | BidALift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-your-world/id1474971037/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidalift/id1481950428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Step Digital Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474971036) | [BidALift inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481950427) |

## What reviewers say

### Step

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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


### BidALift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidalift/id1481950428)

Set your own price for rides and let local drivers compete to offer you the best deal. Take control of your travel expenses and find affordable transportation.

**Highlights:** Set your own ride price, Drivers compete for your business, Save money on travel, User-controlled pricing, Local driver network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step free?

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

### Is BidALift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step or BidALift?

BidALift is rated higher. Step averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while BidALift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Step or BidALift have ads?

Neither Step nor BidALift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step or BidALift?

Step ships an update every 2 weeks, and BidALift every 6 months. Most recently, Step was updated on September 29, 2026 and BidALift on June 22, 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.*