Comparison

STEPN vs Open Me First

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

Head to head
About

STEPN

This Web3 application rewards users with cryptocurrency and NFTs for engaging in physical activity like walking, jogging, or running. It incorporates game and social elements, allowing users to equip NFT sneakers to earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Equip NFT sneakers
  • Earn GSTs and NFTs
  • Walking, jogging, running rewards
  • Game and social elements
  • STEPN Premium VIP Membership
Features
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STEPN is a Web3 running app with fun game and social elements. Users equip themselves with NFTs in the form of sneakers. By walking, jogging or running outdoors, users will collect GSTs and NFTs. About STEPN Premium -Subscription Name: STEPN Monthly VIP Membership -Subscription Duration: 30 days -Subscription Description: Users with a VIP membership are eligible to access premium features during their subscription period. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://agreement.stepn.com/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.stepn.com/ Contact us: hello@stepn.com Find out more about STEPN at: https://www.stepn.com/

About

Open Me First

Features
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Feeling tempted by an urge to do something? Just need a little bit of space to get control back? Open Me First instead. Open Me First is a tiny pause button for you. When you feel the urge to do something that you don’t really want to do, tap this app first. Every urge or feeling can pass if you let it. Sometimes it’s hard to find the space to pause and breathe. This app gently guides you through a short breathing moment and a few calm, supportive messages. It reminds you that urges pass, feelings change, and you don’t have to act on every impulse. It stays with you until you feel strong enough to carry on. How it works • Open the app when you feel an urge to do something you don’t really want to do, or when you feel stuck in a thought loop. • Follow the simple on-screen breathing prompt. • Read a short, supportive message chosen for you. • Repeat the breathing and messages as many times as you like, and finish the session when you feel ready to move on. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no data collection. Everything happens on your device. The core experience is completely free. There is a one-time option to support the developer inside the app, but no pressure to do so. Why use it? • To stop yourself before you do something you don’t want to. • To create a tiny gap between feeling stressed and reacting. • To build a habit of pausing before you act. Open Me First is designed to be quiet, gentle, and completely private. It won’t judge you, it won’t nag you, and it won’t send notifications. It’s just a small space to breathe, think, and choose what you really want to do next.

Screenshots

STEPN4 screens
Open Me First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open Me First at every 2 weeks against STEPN's monthly. STEPN's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. STEPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Open Me First sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEPN ships an update monthly, Open Me First every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STEPN versus Open Me First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEPNOpen Me First
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFindSatoshi Lab LimitedSteven Askew

Bugs and requests

STEPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Wallet sync/transfer issues
  • GPS tracking inaccuracies
  • Frequent app crashes/downtime
  • Verification/login problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More exercise options (e.g. cycling)
  • Rental system for NFT shoes
  • Improved anti-cheating measures
  • Better communication from developers

Open Me First

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

STEPN

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly VIP membership$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • 10 STEPN Spark$1.00
  • 30 STEPN Spark$3.00
  • 100 STEPN Spark$10.00
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  • 300 STEPN Spark$30.00
10 purchases

Open Me First

One-time10
  • Support the Developer$0.99
  • Support the Developer$1.99
  • Support the Developer$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Support the Developer$4.99
  • Support the Developer$5.99
  • Support the Developer$7.99
  • Support the Developer$9.99
  • Support the Developer$12.99
  • Support the Developer$14.99
  • Support the Developer$19.99

Questions

Is STEPN free?
STEPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Me First free?
Open Me First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEPN or Open Me First have ads?
Neither STEPN nor Open Me First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEPN or Open Me First?
STEPN ships an update monthly, and Open Me First every 2 weeks. Most recently, STEPN was updated on October 2, 2026 and Open Me First on September 21, 2026.

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