Step It Up with Steph vs Midlife Mayhem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Step It Up with Steph
This app helps women transform their mindset and internal dialogue to support healthy habits and achieve weight loss goals with joy. It offers workouts, yoga, Pilates, motivation, and healthy recipes.
- Multi-day courses
- Full length classes for any level
- Daily uplifting quotes
- User profile for tracking
- Daily reminder settings
- Healthy recipes
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Transform your internal dialogue and mindset to support your healthy habits and reach your weight loss goals with grace, ease, and happiness. Workouts, yoga, Pilates, motivation, and more by Today Show's fitness contributor. App Features Include: -Multi-day courses -Full length Classes for Any Level -Daily Uplifting Quotes -User Profile to Track Your Journey -Daily Reminder Settings -Healthy Recipes The subscription is auto-renewable. This means it will automatically renew unless you go to you account settings to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. To manage subscriptions: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap your name. 3. Tap Subscriptions. Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z04QJUfwpPOrxDLK-s9pVrSZ49dbBDSv/view?pli=1 Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY5fUuTRkFgnMCJJrKrwXoj_MkGNzVMQ/view
Midlife Mayhem
This app offers fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition guidance specifically for women over 40 navigating midlife changes. It features short, effective workouts, calming meditations, and customizable meal plans to help users feel strong, balanced, and empowered.
- 15-minute workouts
- On-demand workout library
- Mindfulness meditations
- Monthly meal plans & recipes
- Live workout sessions
- Online community support
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Midlife Mayhem by Cara Metz. Strong. Confident. Connected. Fitness, expert guidance and community for women 40+ and beyond. Midlife Mayhem is built for women over 40 and those navigating perimenopause or menopause — created by a midlife woman, using the exact methods she's used to thrive through it herself. Inside, you'll find two worlds designed to work together: MIDLIFE MAYHEM FITNESS — Stronger. Smarter. Fiercely You. Understanding that time and energy can feel limited, Cara's 15-minute real-time workouts deliver maximum impact, helping you feel strong, balanced, and empowered. Each session is inclusive and adaptable, with progressions for every fitness level. There are no frills, no filters... just real, effective workouts that feel like you're training with your best friend. Cara's honest, joyful coaching keeps you motivated, laughing, and supported through every rep. MIDLIFE MAYHEM CLUB — Real talk. Real women. Real change. Your space for connection, education and real conversation. Monthly expert-led masterclasses and bitesize sessions covering the hormonal, emotional and physical shifts of midlife — plus live talks, weekly catch-ups, and events with Cara and the wider community, all built to help you feel informed, supported, and never alone in it. Inside the app you'll find: WORKOUT LIBRARY — Hundreds of on-demand workouts, all 15 minutes or less, designed for women in midlife. MASTERCLASSES & BITESIZE SESSIONS — Monthly deep-dives and quick-hit expert sessions on the topics that matter most in midlife. LIVE TALKS & CATCH-UPS — Real-time conversations, Q&As and events with Cara, guest experts, and the community. MEDITATIONS — Simple mindfulness sessions to help you find calm and clarity through menopause. MEAL PLANS & RECIPES — Monthly menus (plant-based or meat-based) plus themed packs — high protein, vegan, gluten free, low carb, and more. MONTHLY PLANS — New themes each month tailored to midlife strength, balance, and energy. LIVE WORKOUTS — Join Cara and the global community live — sweating, laughing, and connecting together. COMMUNITY — A worldwide community of women sharing stories, support, and success. Midlife isn't a slowdown, it's your reawakening. Join Cara and discover how strong, capable, and joyful you can feel at every stage of life. STRONGER. SMARTER. FIERCELY YOU. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Cara Fitness offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://midlifemayhem.co.uk/terms -Privacy Policy: https://midlifemayhem.co.uk/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Step It Up with Steph at 627 against Midlife Mayhem's 100. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Step It Up with Steph sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Midlife Mayhem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Step It Up with Steph against 4.8 for Midlife Mayhem. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step It Up with Steph has 627 ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Step It Up with Steph's written reviews are positive against 92% of Midlife Mayhem's.
Step It Up with Steph ships an update every 2 months, Midlife Mayhem every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Step It Up with Steph | Midlife Mayhem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (627 ratings) — better | 4.8 (100 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better | 91.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 627 — better | 100 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Breakthrough Apps | CARA FITNESS AND EVENTS LTD |
Customer experience
Step It Up with Steph
Midlife Mayhem
Bugs and requests
Step It Up with Steph
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Midlife Mayhem
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to cancel subscription despite multiple attempts
- Continued billing after cancellation
- Star rating system not functioning properly
- Inconsistent platform design between website and app
Requested features
5 requests- Favorite/bookmark option for quick access to preferred workouts
- Simplified daily workout recommendation without choice paralysis
- Improved audio clarity in video instructions
- Better cancellation process and customer service access
- Clearer upfront pricing disclosure
In-app purchases
Step It Up with Steph
- 50% off monthly subscriptions$7.491 Month
- Step It Up - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- Step It Up Promo Annual$56.991 Year
- 50% off yearly subscriptions7 Days trial$57.001 Year
- Step It Up - Yearly7 Days trial$68.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$114.991 Year
- 3 Day Detox Subscription$9.99
- Promo Lifetime Subscription$199.99
- Lifetime Subscription$399.99
Midlife Mayhem
- Cara Fitness Basic Plan$14.991 Month
- Cara Fitness Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Apps All Access Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- 3 Month Premium Plan$49.993 Months
- Apps - Quarterly7 Days trial$54.993 Months
- 1 Year Premium Plan$166.991 Year
- Apps All Access Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
- One Time Subscription$20.99
- One Time Subscription$33.99
Questions
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