# Pebbles vs Stark

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stark at every 2 weeks against Pebbles's every 8 months. Stark also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Pebbles's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pebbles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stark sells 3 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 — 5.0 for Pebbles against 5.0 for Stark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Pebbles ships an update every 8 months, Stark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pebbles | Stark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebbles-goal-tracker-widget/id6497484745/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stark-step-tracker/id6759113750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Grimmeisen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654025400) | [Ralph Olazo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846688159) |

## What reviewers say

### Pebbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebbles-goal-tracker-widget/id6497484745)

Visualize your progress towards fitness and personal goals with a dynamic widget. It syncs with Apple Health to fill virtual pebbles, showing your standing against set targets without pressure.

**Highlights:** Visualize goals as filling pebbles, Syncs with Apple Health, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Pace line for progress tracking, Customizable goal lengths and types, Private by design, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pebbles Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Stark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stark-step-tracker/id6759113750)

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned by connecting to Apple Health. Set custom goals, monitor your progress with streaks, and visualize your consistency. Unlock advanced analytics and personalized records with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time step count tracking, Daily step goal setting, Streak tracking for consistency, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Efficiency analytics, Personal best records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stark Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Stark Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Stark Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pebbles free?

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

### Is Stark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pebbles or Stark?

Pebbles and Stark are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Pebbles or Stark have ads?

Neither Pebbles nor Stark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pebbles or Stark?

Pebbles ships an update every 8 months, and Stark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pebbles was updated on November 8, 2026 and Stark on November 9, 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.*