# Sleep Tracker vs Steppy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sleep Tracker at 49% against Steppy's 0%. Sleep Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (8K vs 3). Steppy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steppy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker has 8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Sleep Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Steppy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sleep Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Steppy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Tracker | Steppy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [Ibragim Ibragimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689523436) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101)

This intelligent sleep assistant helps you understand your sleep patterns with detailed analysis and recordings of snoring or sleep talking. It offers a library of relaxation tools, including meditation and sleep stories, to improve sleep quality and features a smart alarm to help you wake up refreshed.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle analysis, Snore and sleep talk recording, Meditation and sleep stories, Soothing sounds and white noise, Smart alarm clock, Sleep notes and mood logging, Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Purchase | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $19.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works now and user loves it
- 👍 Great app, fully genuine sleep tracker
- 👍 Helps user sleep better
- 👍 Gives insight into sleep quality
- 👍 Accurate most of the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate, doesn't record wake-ups
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Recordings are just static
- 🐛 Doesn't always record sleep accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings only allow 3 free clips
- Doesn't record wake-ups and movements accurately
- Alarm doesn't always work
- Charges during free trial period

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter out white noise and record actual sleep-talk/snoring
- Option to disable bedtime feature for shift workers
- Integration with smart home devices to adjust sleep environment
- Social sleep challenges with friends
- Personalized sleep coaching


### Steppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun adventure with a virtual pet living on your Home Screen. Earn coins, collect unique pixel-art characters, and track your progress to build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet on Home Screen widget, Steps power pet growth and happiness, Collect unique pixel-art pets, Earn coins by walking, Track daily step milestones, Customizable widget appearance, Apple HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Tracker free?

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

### Is Steppy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Tracker or Steppy?

Steppy is rated higher. Sleep Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Steppy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sleep Tracker or Steppy have ads?

Sleep Tracker shows ads; Steppy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Tracker or Steppy?

Sleep Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steppy every 7 months. Most recently, Sleep Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Steppy on November 5, 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.*