Comparison

STEPS LTD. vs Kaeru

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

Head to head
About

STEPS LTD.

Features
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【STEPS LTD.】アプリで獲得したポイントは、STEPS各店舗ならびにSEEK&FINDでの 商品購入の際にご利用いただけます。 ※STEPS ONLINE STOREの会員ポイントの合算はできません。ご了承ください。 ■CARD ・店舗にてご購入の際、会員証バーコードをレジでご提示ください。 ・保有ポイントの紹介、ポイント・購入商品の履歴を確認することができます。 ■NEWS ・新商品や各種イベント、セール等のお得な情報をお知らせいたします。 ■SHOP ・各店舗の地図を表示します。 ■COUPON ・商品ご購入の際に便利なお得なクーポンをお知らせいたします。 ■MORE ・ONLINE STORE ・INSTAGRAM

About

Kaeru

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Ever forgotten to let your family know you’ll be home late? On busy days or when plans suddenly change, sending a message can easily slip your mind—and leave the people waiting for you worried. Kaeru automatically keeps your family or partner updated about your journey home through LINE. When you leave your designated location, Kaeru sends an “I’m on my way home” message. If you’re still there after your usual departure time, it automatically lets them know you’ll be late. No need to remember to send the same message every day. Kaeru helps you stay connected and gives your loved ones peace of mind. ▼ Fits Your Weekly Schedule Leave at 6:00 PM on Monday, 8:00 PM on Friday, and turn notifications off on weekends. You can set a different usual departure time and enable or disable notifications for each day of the week. It’s ideal for anyone whose work hours or daily schedule changes throughout the week. ▼ Recommended For ・People who often work late or have sudden schedule changes ・People who sometimes forget to send a message when running late ・Shift workers or anyone with different hours each day ・People who regularly update their family or partner ・Families who use LINE to stay connected ・Anyone who wants to make daily check-ins a little easier ▼ Key Features ・Automatically detects when you leave your designated location ・Sends an “I’m on my way home” message through LINE ・Automatically sends an “I’ll be home late” message when needed ・Different departure times for each day of the week ・Turn notifications on or off for individual days ・Customizable notification messages ・Home Screen widget for checking your current status ・Skip today’s notifications with a single tap ▼ No Extra App Needed for Recipients Your family or partner doesn’t need to install Kaeru. They only need to add the Kaeru LINE Official Account as a friend to receive updates through the LINE app they already use. ▼ Designed with Privacy in Mind Your designated location is stored on Kaeru’s server. When you enter or leave it, your location information (latitude, longitude, and accuracy) is sent to Kaeru’s server to reduce false detections. Location information is not sent to the people receiving your LINE notifications. ▼ Battery-Friendly Kaeru uses location services mainly around your scheduled departure time, helping reduce unnecessary battery use. On busy days, don’t let an important “I’ll be late” message slip your mind. Let Kaeru make everyday home updates simple and automatic. Terms of Use: https://illustrious-square-641.notion.site/Kaeru-App-2f58c4e4d14e80618297fe018dd33f3b?pvs=74 Privacy Policy: https://illustrious-square-641.notion.site/Kaeru-App-2878c4e4d14e80049ce6e37cd5fbc63d?pvs=74

Screenshots

STEPS LTD.4 screens
Kaeru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEPS LTD. at none against Kaeru's 2. Kaeru's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months). 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. Kaeru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. STEPS LTD. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEPS LTD. ships an update every 17 months, Kaeru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
STEPS LTD. versus Kaeru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEPS LTD.Kaeru
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2020 STEPS LTD.Takuya Sakamoto

In-app purchases

None

STEPS LTD.

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaeru

Subscriptions2
  • Kaeru Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Kaeru Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is STEPS LTD. free?
STEPS LTD. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaeru free?
Kaeru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEPS LTD. or Kaeru have ads?
Neither STEPS LTD. nor Kaeru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEPS LTD. or Kaeru?
STEPS LTD. ships an update every 17 months, and Kaeru every 4 days. Most recently, STEPS LTD. was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kaeru on October 24, 2026.

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