Comparison

STEPathON vs StarWalks

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

Head to head
About

STEPathON

Features
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Every step tells a story. STEPathON turns your daily walk into a story-driven adventure. Join a challenge, set out with a companion at your side, and watch the tale unfold as your step count grows. At every milestone you choose what happens next — your feet move the plot. WALK THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY Twelve Homeric challenges await — seven voices from Troy, five from the long journey home: • Keep vigil with Priam at dawn and walk beside Hector on the walls of home • Follow Achilles to the shore of bright things and see Troy through Helen's eyes • Wait with Penelope, sail with Telemachus, and choose what kind of creature to be on Circe's island Each challenge has its own theme, setting, and animal companion — a white dove, a barn owl, a grey wolf — that travels with you as you move. YOUR CHOICES STEER THE STORY Frequent milestones invite you to chime in and decide how the story continues. No two walkers finish the same tale. A COMPLETE STEP TRACKER • Accurate step counter and pedometer — syncs with Apple Health • Daily goals, streaks, and progress stats • Achievements and rewards that keep motivation high CHALLENGES FOR EVERYONE • Solo story adventures at your own pace • Team challenges and leaderboards — walk with friends and colleagues • Company step competitions for workplace wellness programs WHY WALKERS LOVE STEPATHON • A walk with a purpose beats a number on a screen • Short, meaningful challenges with a clear finish line • Gift a challenge to a friend — they'll find it waiting in their account Lace up. Your odyssey starts with a single step. Questions? We answer personally: support@stepathon.io

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StarWalks

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StarWalks turns everyday walking into a game. Stars are scattered along the real walkable paths around you — on sidewalks, trails, and quiet streets. Start a walk, stroll up to a star, and it's yours. The field refreshes every day, so there's always somewhere new to wander. WALK TO CATCH THEM • Deterministic stars sit on real paths from OpenStreetMap — no two neighborhoods look alike. • Capture a star simply by walking close to it. No tapping, no aiming — just move. • A fresh field every day means every walk counts. SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Steps, distance, and streaks by day, week, month, and year. • An hourly breakdown of today, and a calendar of your month. • Finished walks save to Apple Health as Outdoor Walk or Cycling workouts, with your route and calories. WALK WITH FRIENDS • Create a private group, share the invite code, and compare daily totals on Today / last 7 days / last 30 days leaderboards. • Members see each other's steps, stars, and distance — never locations or routes. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS • Dozens of milestones for distance, streaks, speed, and exploration. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up. • No ads and no third-party tracking. • Your location and your routes never leave your device. Lace up and go catch some stars. Star placement uses map data Ā© OpenStreetMap contributors.

Screenshots

STEPathON4 screens
StarWalks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarWalks at none against STEPathON's 2. StarWalks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). STEPathON's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. STEPathON sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StarWalks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEPathON ships an update monthly, StarWalks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
STEPathON versus StarWalks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEPathONStarWalks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMENTAL HEALTH VENTURES SRLSHONIL VIJAY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STEPathON

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Challenge Entry$3.99
None

StarWalks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEPathON free?
STEPathON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarWalks free?
StarWalks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEPathON or StarWalks have ads?
Neither STEPathON nor StarWalks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEPathON or StarWalks?
STEPathON ships an update monthly, and StarWalks every 2 days. Most recently, STEPathON was updated on October 25, 2026 and StarWalks on October 31, 2026.

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