Comparison

Start Elliptical vs STEPR

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

Head to head
About

Start Elliptical

This app offers guided elliptical workouts for beginners and experienced users to improve fitness and burn calories. It provides step-by-step instructions and audio coaching to ensure safe and effective training, with plans that gradually increase in difficulty.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly elliptical routines
  • Step-by-step workout guidance
  • Audio coaching for workouts
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Start Elliptical without any previous experience required. Get fitter, stronger and burn more calories. Our cross trainer app workout routines will train you for the next stage in your fitness journey. New to the elliptical machine? Begin with our Starter Plan. In 2 weeks you’ll be comfortable working out and ready for a new challenge. Start Elliptical will give you step by step instructions to guide you through your workout. You’ll know how hard to train and for how long so you can steadily improve with minimal risk of injury. Each plan is designed to gradually become more challenging so your body can adapt and grow, without you burning out. Spend under an hour a day, a few times a week. You’ll be fitter and healthier for it! Features Choose a training plan to suit your fitness level. Audio coach to guide you through your cycling workout. Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Coming Soon More elliptical workouts so you can hit all of your goals. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Elliptical subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.startfitness.life/start-elliptical-terms.html, and our privacy policy at https://www.startfitness.life/start-elliptical-privacy.html.

About

STEPR

This app enhances your stair climbing workouts with personalized classes, real-time performance tracking, and virtual scenic climbs. Connect with a community, participate in challenges, and achieve your fitness goals with efficient cardio.

Highlights
  • Personalized workouts
  • On-demand classes
  • Performance tracking
  • Scenic virtual climbs
  • Community engagement
  • Custom challenges
Features
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Introducing the STEPR App: Your Ultimate Stair Climbing Companion Elevate your fitness journey with the STEPR App, designed to seamlessly integrate with your STEPR or any Stria Climber and bring the benefits of stair climbing to your fingertips. Key Features: • Personalized Workouts: Access a variety of on-demand classes tailored to your fitness level and goals, from beginner to advanced. • On-Demand Classes: Choose from a vast library of on-demand workouts led by expert trainers specifically designed for the STEPR or any stair climber. • Performance Tracking: Monitor your progress with real-time metrics, including steps per minute, calories burned, and heart rate integration. • Scenic Climbs: Experience virtual climbs through iconic locations worldwide, making your workouts engaging and immersive. • Community Engagement: Connect with a global community of fitness enthusiasts, share achievements, and stay motivated. • Device Compatibility: Not just for STEPR but can be used with any stair climber across the globe. • Faster Results: Burn more calories in less time with stair climbing, proven to be one of the most efficient forms of cardio. • Custom Challenges: Participate in fun, community-wide challenges like “STEPtember” to stay motivated and win exclusive rewards. (*coming soon!) • More Coming Soon! Enjoy regular updates with new features, classes, and content to keep your fitness journey fresh and exciting. Why Choose STEPR? STEPR is committed to making stair climbing mainstream by providing innovative equipment and a supportive platform that caters to all fitness levels. Our app enhances your workout experience, offering flexibility, variety, and the motivation you need to achieve your health goals. Download the STEPR App Today and Always Take The Stairs!

Screenshots

Start Elliptical4 screens
STEPR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Start Elliptical at 4.8 against STEPR's 4.1. Start Elliptical also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 8). STEPR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Start Elliptical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. STEPR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start Elliptical holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Elliptical has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Start Elliptical's written reviews are positive against 80% of STEPR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Start Elliptical versus STEPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart EllipticalSTEPR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdSTEPR, Inc.

Customer experience

Start Elliptical

All ratings49 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

STEPR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Start Elliptical

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

STEPR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Elliptical free?
Start Elliptical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEPR free?
STEPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Start Elliptical or STEPR?
Start Elliptical is rated higher. Start Elliptical averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while STEPR averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Start Elliptical or STEPR have ads?
Neither Start Elliptical nor STEPR shows ads.

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