Comparison

StepsV2 vs ARC

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

Head to head
About

StepsV2

Features
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With this powerful tool you will be able to analyze the different mathematical steps of various functions as well as visualize the detail in the form of a mathematical matrix. Pro features with a subscriptions you can access to OCR and IA PRO. EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

ARC

Features
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ARC-DS by MetricWire has been created for use in research studies conducted by Washington University in St. Louis as part of the Ambulatory Research in Cognition – Down Syndrome (ARC-DS) study. As part of your participation, you’ll be asked to complete surveys about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With your permission, the app may also collect sensor data—such as activity levels, environmental context, and smartphone usage patterns—to help researchers better understand cognitive and behavioral health in individuals with Down syndrome. Your app experience is customized by the study team using the MetricWire Research Portal. All data you submit is securely protected by MetricWire and managed by the ARC-DS study team. You remain in full control of your data—you can review what you’ve shared, choose to leave the study at any time, or delete your data if you wish. If you have any questions, please contact the ARC-DS study team using the contact information they’ve provided. ARC-DS by MetricWire makes research participation simple, secure, and meaningful—designed with transparency and user control at the core.

Screenshots

StepsV24 screens
ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARC at none against StepsV2's 6. ARC also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. StepsV2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ARC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepsV2 ships an update every 9 days, ARC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StepsV2 versus ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsV2ARC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Manuel Santamaria AcevedoMetricWire Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StepsV2

Subscriptions4
  • Steps PRO$6.991 Month
  • Steps Pro 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • Three months with PRO features2 variants$12.993 Months
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  • Six months with PRO features2 variants$17.996 Months
None

ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepsV2 free?
StepsV2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARC free?
ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepsV2 or ARC have ads?
StepsV2 shows ads; ARC does not.
Which is updated more often, StepsV2 or ARC?
StepsV2 ships an update every 9 days, and ARC every 10 days. Most recently, StepsV2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and ARC on October 5, 2026.

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