Comparison

STEPN vs First Rep

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

First Rep

Features
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First Rep is a private visual fitness journal for the days when getting started is the hardest part. Record progress photos, let a local reminder bring you back, and see changes that are easy to miss from one workout to the next. ALL PHOTOS, ONE CLEAR JOURNEY Browse every check-in in a newest-first two-column gallery. Open any photo full screen, move between dates, save or share a copy through the iOS share sheet, or delete an individual photo. Nothing is shared automatically. BODY DATA WHEN YOU WANT IT After saving a photo, you can optionally enter height and weight or skip until next time. Linked photos show height, weight, and a locally calculated BMI. The same encrypted measurements create private Weight and BMI trend charts. You can also add or delete a measurement manually. First Rep does not use HealthKit and the camera does not estimate body data. BMI is a general reference, not a medical diagnosis. COMPARE ANY TWO DATES Choose any two photos and drag the aligned before-and-after slider to reveal long-term change, then export a private comparison only when you choose. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Photos and body measurements are encrypted on this iPhone. First Rep has no account, backend photo storage, social feed, analytics, ads, or automatic upload. Reminders are scheduled locally. ONE PURCHASE, COMPLETE ACCESS First Rep is free to download and requires one lifetime in-app purchase at the price shown by the App Store on first launch. There is no free trial or free feature tier. One purchase permanently unlocks the complete app, with no subscription or recurring charge.

Screenshots

STEPN4 screens
First Rep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Rep at every 4 days against STEPN's monthly. STEPN's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). 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 First Rep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEPN ships an update monthly, First Rep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STEPN versus First Rep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEPNFirst Rep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFindSatoshi Lab LimitedWANG LEK HOI

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

First Rep

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
1 purchases

First Rep

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is STEPN free?
STEPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Rep free?
First Rep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEPN or First Rep have ads?
Neither STEPN nor First Rep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEPN or First Rep?
STEPN ships an update monthly, and First Rep every 4 days. Most recently, STEPN was updated on October 19, 2026 and First Rep on October 12, 2026.

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