Comparison

START7 vs Step Mastery

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

Head to head
About

START7

Create your own fantasy handball team using real player data from the DAIKIN HBL. Compete against friends in leagues, score points based on live match performance, and trade players on the virtual transfer market. Manage your squad and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Build fantasy handball teams
  • Compete in private leagues
  • Score points from live player data
  • Trade players on virtual market
  • Track player statistics
  • News feed for HBL updates
Features
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With START7 you can put together your own team from your Opel HBL stars and compete against your friends and other handball managers! Collect points based on live data from real Handball Bundesliga matches and win with the best line-up! Join in and take control! COMPETE WITH YOUR FRIENDS In START7, your team competes against the teams of the opposing managers in your league. 12 managers can form a league together and compete head-to-head. Exchange ideas with your friends and compete to see who gets the most points for their team's performance. BE CLOSE, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE! Your team collects points based on your players' real-life performance data. Points are awarded based on the HBL's official handball performance index, which realistically assesses the performance of each player. For each Opel HBL player, you receive performance and position data directly from the hall to your smartphone. Based on this data, your players receive minus and plus points for every action during a match, which add up to your total points at the end of the match day. EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE In the lobby, you can see the top scorers of the last month and keep track of new releases on the transfer market or the latest transfers in your league. You can keep up to date with what's happening in the Opel HBL via the news feed. SQUAD PLANNING WITH YOUR STARS You can put together your team in seven positions. Your squad can contain a maximum of 18 players, which you can swap before each match day depending on their position. Players who are set up collect points in their real matches on match day, which contribute to your overall score. If you collect plus points on a match day, this also increases your account balance. TRADE YOUR PLAYERS ON THE VIRTUAL TRANSFER MARKET Each real player is only available once in each league you create. While you receive a random team of 10 players and a fixed budget after entering a league, you can change your squad afterwards via the transfer market. Sell your players on the transfer market or bid on your handball stars, which are offered by other managers from your league or by START7. Supply and demand regulate the market value, which is updated daily. THE BUNDESLIGA PLAYER TAKES CENTRE STAGE As a START7 manager, you will have the opportunity to call up every Opel HBL licensed player to your squad. Whether you choose your favourite players from your favourite club or young and hungry rookies is up to you. You can use the player profiles in the app to find out more about each player and their performance. Insights into the player statistics help you to put together your team. PREMIUM You can unlock additional functions by purchasing a premium membership for €1.99/month or €17.99/year: Gain access to the live matchday, advanced statistics and the line-up of other managers in your league. With Premium, you can also play in up to 10 leagues at the same time, points are calculated live during a match and you won't see any third-party advertising content. DATA PROTECTION INFORMATION: https://start7.de/en/privacy-policy/ TERMS OF USE: https://start7.de/en/terms-and-conditions/ FURTHER INFORMATION: https://www.start7.de/en NOTES: An internet connection is required to play, as we are constantly processing real Bundesliga data. The basic version of START7 is free of charge. The first 30 days are free for the premium version with access to extended functions.

About

Step Mastery

Features
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Your personal area for everything that moves you in dance. Upload your videos, manage and keep track of your dances, steps and dance experiences – organized, inspiring, and completely free. Discover the full range of beautiful capabilities. A supportive environment designed to help you develop grace, strength, and confidence. Unlock the beauty of movement and express yourself through every step. Add your dance school and get instant access to everything it provides: Dance step videos with exercise music organized per dance style, course programs, events, and direct push notifications. Stay connected and inspired – wherever you dance. Manage your entire team, clients, and dance portfolio in one intuitive platform. Share step videos, course programs, and events directly with your students — and keep everyone connected through real-time updates and push notifications. Event registrations are seamlessly integrated, complete with smart statistics and fully automated heat planning with TV integration for training days. Step Mastery brings structure, energy, and joy to your dance school. Terms and Conditions: https://www.step-mastery.com/terms-and-conditions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

START74 screens
Step Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Step Mastery at none against START7's shown. Step Mastery also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. START7 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Step Mastery sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

START7 ships an update monthly, Step Mastery every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
START7 versus Step Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTART7Step Mastery
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHandball-Bundesliga GmbHMichael Thomas Huhn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

START7

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 12 month$14.991 Year
5 purchases

Step Mastery

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$3.991 Month
  • School Basic - Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • School Professional - Monthly$69.991 Month
  • School Enterprise - Monthly$129.001 Month

Questions

Is START7 free?
START7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Mastery free?
Step Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do START7 or Step Mastery have ads?
START7 shows ads; Step Mastery does not.
Which is updated more often, START7 or Step Mastery?
START7 ships an update monthly, and Step Mastery every 5 days. Most recently, START7 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Step Mastery on October 9, 2026.

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