StepCal vs Cloudless Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepCal
This app helps manage diabetes by tracking daily activity and health data, providing personalized wellness plans. It syncs with Apple Health for effortless progress monitoring and generates doctor-ready reports.
- Apple Health step sync
- Glucose and activity insights
- Health profile and stats
- Doctor-ready PDF exports
- Personalized guidance
- Premium subscription
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StepCal helps you win against diabetes by turning your everyday activity and health data into a clear, personalised wellness plan. Stay on top of what matters most—glucose trends, daily movement, and key health metrics—all in one place. Connect Apple Health to automatically sync your steps, build a consistent picture of your progress, and generate doctor-ready exports whenever you need to share updates with your care team. StepCal Premium unlocks deeper insights, personalised guidance, and advanced analytics to help you make better day-to-day decisions with confidence. Key features Apple Health step sync for effortless activity tracking Glucose + activity insights to see trends over time Health profile & stats (age, height, weight, and more) Doctor-ready PDF exports to share your data quickly Personalised guidance that adapts to your day Premium subscription with monthly/yearly options and restore purchases support Notes StepCal is designed to support your health journey, but it’s not a medical device—always follow your clinician’s advice. Disclaimer Information in StepCal is provided for general education and support and may reflect the perspectives and experiences of our experts. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your medical team before making changes to your care plan, medications, diet, or activity. If you have questions about a medical condition or treatment, speak with your doctor or another licensed provider. Never delay seeking care, ignore medical advice, or stop treatment because of something you read in the app. Terms of Service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cloudless Steps
This app tracks your daily steps and workouts locally on your device, prioritizing privacy by not using GPS. It offers automatic tracking, daily goals, historical trends, and home screen widgets, with an optional one-time upgrade for full history via Apple Health Sync.
- Automatic step tracking
- Local data storage
- Daily step goals
- Workout tracking
- Historical trends
- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode support
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Step tracker with all-local data!!! Track your health, not your location. WHY CHOOSE CLOUDLESS? Battery Saver: Because we don't use GPS, Cloudless Steps uses a fraction of the battery of other fitness apps. 100% Private: Your data stays on your iPhone. We don't know where you walk, only how much you walk. 22 Languages: Designed for global use. KEY FEATURES: Automatic Tracking: Just put your phone in your pocket and go. Daily Goals: Set your step target and close your ring. Workouts: Track your daily workouts and see success over time. Historical Trends: See your weekly and monthly progress as you step into the future... Home Screen Widgets: See your progress at a glance. Dark Mode Support: Beautiful design that's easy on the eyes. SIMPLE PRICING: What You Get with The initial download: - Track your daily steps and see your current progress. - 7-Day History: Review your recent week of activity. Unlock Everything: - one time upgrade to unlock full step history via Apple Health Sync Download Cloudless Steps today and start walking safely and privately, without the cloud, cloudless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloudless Steps at every 4 weeks against StepCal's every 2 months. StepCal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. StepCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cloudless Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepCal against 5.0 for Cloudless Steps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
StepCal ships an update every 2 months, Cloudless Steps every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepCal | Cloudless Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iPatient Inc | ROBERT EVAN GAYNOR |
Customer experience
StepCal
Cloudless Steps
In-app purchases
StepCal
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
Cloudless Steps
- Unlock Apple Health$1.99









