Comparison

Beep It vs StepGrid

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

Head to head
About

Beep It

Features
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Beep It has distinctive sounds to let you know when your rest and work intervals have started and finished. The screen changes colour so you can see if your are in a work, or a rest set at a glance. Configure the length of your work and rest intervals and the number of sets to match your workout.

About

StepGrid

Features
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Step into a whole new perspective on activity tracking! From the moment you launch StepGrid, you’re greeted with a 10×10 Daily Grid that breaks your step goal into 100 mini-squares—each square is 1% of your target. Watch them light up as you move, keeping you motivated all day long. Then dive into the Year-Long Grid View to see your progress over 365 days at a glance. Key Features - 10×10 Daily Grid: Instantly see your daily goal split into 100 units. Each filled square = 1% of your target—perfect for bite-sized milestones and real-time motivation. - Automatic Step Tracking: Syncs seamlessly with Apple Health (no manual logging!). - Custom Daily Goals: Tap to set your target in seconds and watch your daily grid fill up. - Year-Long Heatmap: A vibrant 365-cell grid highlights goal-hitting days and shows where you can push harder. Why You’ll Love StepGrid - Micro-Milestones: The daily grid’s mini-squares turn a big goal into fun, bite-sized wins. - Total Overview: Switch between daily details and annual patterns in one app. - Habit-Building: Visual feedback every step of the way keeps motivation high and consistency strong. Download StepGrid now and start filling in your grid—one square at a time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beep It4 screens
StepGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beep It at $0.99 against StepGrid's $2.99. Beep It also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Beep It costs $0.99 and StepGrid $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Beep It versus StepGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeep ItStepGrid
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperIain LumsdenAdam Kovacs

In-app purchases

None

Beep It

No in-app purchases

None

StepGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beep It free?
Beep It costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepGrid free?
StepGrid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beep It or StepGrid have ads?
Neither Beep It nor StepGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beep It or StepGrid?
Beep It ships an update every 5 weeks, and StepGrid every 5 weeks. Most recently, Beep It was updated on October 3, 2026 and StepGrid on October 3, 2026.

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