Comparison

Sunrise Alarm Clock vs StepMaxx Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Sunrise Alarm Clock

This app helps you synchronize your sleep schedule with natural light cycles. It offers a free option to wake up at sunrise and a pro version with advanced features like custom times, snooze, and personalized sounds.

Highlights
  • Wake up at sunrise
  • Wake up at custom times
  • Snooze functionality
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Volume reminders
Read full description

Sun Alarm wakes you up every day at sunrise. Sync your body to nature. Free features -  - Wake up at sunrise Pro features -  - Wake up at custom times - Snooze - Custom Sounds - Volume Reminders Privacy Policy: https://natetedesco.notion.site/Sun-Alarm-bfd5661827074abbae5855326a4f4d35?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://natetedesco.notion.site/Sun-Alarm-Terms-of-Use-176ce04c9990801c959ed70bf6bba8b6

About

StepMaxx Pedometer

Features
Read full description

Make every walk count. StepMaxx turns your daily steps from Apple Health into a colorful yearly calendar, so you can see your progress at a glance. YOUR YEAR IN STEPS See all twelve months together. Every day you reach your goal turns green. Look back at previous years and watch your walking habit take shape. A GOAL THAT FITS YOU Choose your daily step target. Follow today's progress, explore your daily chart, and keep your streak going one day at a time. BETTER WITH FRIENDS Invite friends, explore their shared calendars, and compare your steps on Today, Month and Year leaderboards. Leave a comment, send a sticker, and celebrate milestones together. Choose to share your steps publicly to join the global leaderboard. YOUR PROGRESS, AT A GLANCE Add today's steps or your yearly calendar to your Home Screen. Widgets support light and dark appearances. The extra-large portrait calendar widget is available on iOS 27. ON YOUR APPLE WATCH See today’s steps, your personal goal and streak on your wrist. Explore daily bars, recent totals and your yearly calendar. Your iPhone syncs your goal and history; you can also authorize Apple Health on the Watch to read steps directly. MADE TO SHARE Export your calendar as a high-resolution image. Use the included StepMaxx sticker pack in iMessage to send a little encouragement. QUICK TO GET STARTED Connect Apple Health and choose your goal. You can use your personal calendar without creating a profile. Sign in with Apple or email when you're ready to connect with friends. YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO SHARE Friend calendar sharing and public leaderboard participation are separate choices. Manage sharing and connections, block users, or delete your account in the app. StepMaxx reads your step totals from Apple Health with your permission. It does not write to Apple Health. Optional one-time support purchases are available in Settings; they do not unlock features. Privacy Policy: https://stepmaxx.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://stepmaxx.app/terms/

Screenshots

Sunrise Alarm Clock3 screens
StepMaxx Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sunrise Alarm Clock at none against StepMaxx Pedometer's shown. StepMaxx Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Sunrise Alarm Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and StepMaxx Pedometer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sunrise Alarm Clock versus StepMaxx Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunrise Alarm ClockStepMaxx Pedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNathaniel TedescoApp Advisory

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sunrise Alarm Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

StepMaxx Pedometer

One-time3
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Double Espresso$3.99
  • Frappé$5.99

Questions

Is Sunrise Alarm Clock free?
Sunrise Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepMaxx Pedometer free?
StepMaxx Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sunrise Alarm Clock or StepMaxx Pedometer have ads?
StepMaxx Pedometer shows ads; Sunrise Alarm Clock does not.

Other comparisons