# Peer vs Stepo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stepo at none against Peer's 2. Stepo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Stepo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Peer ships an update fortnightly, Stepo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peer | Stepo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 498 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peer, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585616083) | [CHAU APPS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670984) |

## What reviewers say

### Peer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peer/id1669571704)

Experience the internet as a living, geographical map. Discover real-time activity, connect with people instantly, and explore communities globally or locally. Create a digital identity and receive personalized guidance to find events and connections.

**Highlights:** Living world map exploration, Real-time community hubs, Instant social connections, Customizable avatar identity, AI-powered personalized guidance, Bridging digital and physical presence

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peer 2x | $10.00 | per month |
| Peer 10x | $250.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Innovative social app
- 🌍 Futuristic world mapping
- 🤩 Cool 3D graphics
- 🗺️ Interesting map features
- 💬 Fun for friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot log in
- ❌ Crashing on setup
- ❌ Verification code issues
- ❌ App not working for Russia
- ❌ Location not always shown

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after account setup
- Cannot verify login code
- App doesn't recognize phone numbers
- Map not displaying
- Text and font display issues

**Requested features**

- Add street names
- Add satellite map view
- Add Android compatibility
- Add missing features (places, countries, photos)
- Allow location to be seen anytime


### Stepo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepo-share-the-journey/id6790456635)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peer free?

Peer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stepo free?

Stepo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Peer or Stepo have ads?

Neither Peer nor Stepo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peer or Stepo?

Peer ships an update fortnightly, and Stepo every 2 days. Most recently, Peer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stepo on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*