Comparison

LiteStep vs Heatmap Studio

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

Head to head
About

LiteStep

Easily manage inventory levels with a simple, offline tracking tool. Create custom categories and items, tally quantities up or down, and filter to view only items with stock. Perfect for shelf stocking and backroom organization.

Highlights
  • Multi-category inventory management
  • Item quantity tracking
  • Direct quantity editing
  • Filter for items with stock
  • Offline functionality
  • No login required
Features
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The LiteStep app is a fast and easy way to create a backroom picklist for anyone who stocks shelves. Keep a running inventory list and store their quantity levels. To use: -Simply add as many categories as you like. -Select a category and add as many items as you like. -Each items quantity may be tallied up or down or the quantity may be edited directly. To only display the categories and items that contain an amount greater than zero, toggle the switch at the bottom right of the app. To modify the list of categories, or modify each list of items, select the edit button at the top right of the app. It’s a super simple, easy to use multi-category, multi-item tally counter. It’s fully offline. It doesn’t require any login. It’s free. Privacy Policy: https://litestep.com/litestep-ios-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://litestep.com/litestep-ios-app-terms-of-use/ Enjoy!

About

Heatmap Studio

Features
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Heatmap Studio shows a table of numbers as a color heatmap. You can start from a blank grid, paste a table, or import a CSV or TSV file. You can edit cells and labels, choose colors, and view basic figures such as the minimum, maximum, and average. Projects are stored in the app on this device. You can export a PNG image or a CSV file. The colors are there to help you view the numbers. Please check important numbers yourself.

Screenshots

LiteStep4 screens
Heatmap Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heatmap Studio at none against LiteStep's 3. LiteStep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price 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. LiteStep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Heatmap Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiteStep ships an update weekly, Heatmap Studio every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LiteStep versus Heatmap Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiteStepHeatmap Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua CavellJapality Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiteStep

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription1 Month trial$5.493 Months
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

Heatmap Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiteStep free?
LiteStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Heatmap Studio free?
Heatmap Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiteStep or Heatmap Studio have ads?
Heatmap Studio shows ads; LiteStep does not.
Which is updated more often, LiteStep or Heatmap Studio?
LiteStep ships an update weekly, and Heatmap Studio every 12 months. Most recently, LiteStep was updated on September 29, 2026 and Heatmap Studio on October 3, 2026.

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