Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-day courses
  • Full length classes for any level
  • Daily uplifting quotes
  • User profile for tracking
  • Daily reminder settings
  • Healthy recipes
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 15-minute workouts
  • On-demand workout library
  • Mindfulness meditations
  • Monthly meal plans & recipes
  • Live workout sessions
  • Online community support
Features
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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

Screenshots

Step It Up with Steph4 screens
Midlife Mayhem3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step It Up with Steph ships an update every 2 months, Midlife Mayhem every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Step It Up with Steph versus Midlife Mayhem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep It Up with StephMidlife Mayhem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (627 ratings) — better4.8 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better91.8% of reviews
Number of ratings627 — better100
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBreakthrough AppsCARA FITNESS AND EVENTS LTD

Customer experience

Step It Up with Steph

All ratings626 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

Midlife Mayhem

All ratings100 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.9%

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

10 purchases

Step It Up with Steph

Subscriptions7
  • 50% off monthly subscriptions$7.491 Month
  • Step It Up - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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
One-time3
  • 3 Day Detox Subscription$9.99
  • Promo Lifetime Subscription$199.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$399.99
9 purchases

Midlife Mayhem

Subscriptions7
  • Cara Fitness Basic Plan$14.991 Month
  • Cara Fitness Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Apps All Access Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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-time2
  • One Time Subscription$20.99
  • One Time Subscription$33.99

Questions

Is Step It Up with Steph free?
Step It Up with Steph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midlife Mayhem free?
Midlife Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step It Up with Steph or Midlife Mayhem?
Step It Up with Steph is rated higher. Step It Up with Steph averages 4.8 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Midlife Mayhem averages 4.8 from 100 ratings.
Do Step It Up with Steph or Midlife Mayhem have ads?
Neither Step It Up with Steph nor Midlife Mayhem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step It Up with Steph or Midlife Mayhem?
Step It Up with Steph ships an update every 2 months, and Midlife Mayhem every 4 weeks. Most recently, Step It Up with Steph was updated on November 3, 2026 and Midlife Mayhem on November 3, 2026.

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