# INTVL vs Steppa

INTVL and Steppa both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of INTVL's written reviews are positive against 57% of Steppa's. INTVL also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 1.3K). Steppa's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#7 vs #125). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Steppa sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for INTVL against 4.6 for Steppa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of INTVL's written reviews are positive against 57% of Steppa's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | INTVL | Steppa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppa-step-challenges/id6755126064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#7** |
| Size | 182 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [INTVL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690979152) | [Steppa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852079770) |

## What reviewers say

### INTVL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #146 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms running into a live, global territory-based game. Compete with others to claim real space on a map, engage in live takeovers, and rise through the ranks. It combines strategy, competition, and exploration with personalized training plans and community features.

**Highlights:** Territory-based running game, Live global competitions, Smart GPS tracking, Personalized running plans, Smartwatch support, Connected runner community, Detailed performance stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $8.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $9.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $10.00 | per month |
| INTVL | $12.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $12.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $49.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $49.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $59.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $59.99 | per year |
| INTVL Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Truly innovative running app
- 👍 Good fun app
- 👍 Perfect for unmotivated runners
- 👍 Love the community aspect
- 👍 Motivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with other apps/devices
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
- 🐛 Cheating concerns with the Terra feature

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not recording properly
- App crashing during runs
- Issues with syncing and manual review

**Requested features**

- Revise the 200m Terra rule
- Add biking support
- Ability to set a starting location in Terra
- Allow creating and joining local run clubs
- More detailed Terra features and competitions


### Steppa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppa-step-challenges/id6755126064)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #130 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Engage in daily step competitions with real rewards. Join challenges, meet daily step goals, and earn a share of the prize pool upon completion. Track progress via Apple Health and compete with friends for motivation.

**Highlights:** Daily step competitions, Real prize pool payouts, Apple Health integration, Secure Stripe payments, Join with friends, Progress tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppa Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Steppa Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Steppa Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Steppa Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Steppa Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $99.00 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $99.00 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $99.00 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INTVL free?

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

### Is Steppa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, INTVL or Steppa?

INTVL is rated higher. INTVL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Steppa averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do INTVL or Steppa have ads?

Both INTVL and Steppa show ads.

### Which is updated more often, INTVL or Steppa?

INTVL ships an update every 6 days, and Steppa every 6 days. Most recently, INTVL was updated on September 30, 2026 and Steppa on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, INTVL or Steppa?

INTVL currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Steppa at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*