Comparison

Protein Aid vs DigSTEP

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

Head to head
About

Protein Aid

This app helps users track their essential amino acid intake to ensure they meet daily protein requirements. It's ideal for vegans, vegetarians, athletes, and anyone curious about their protein consumption, offering tailored recommendations based on personal factors and dietary preferences.

Highlights
  • Essential amino acid tracking
  • Personalized RDI calculations
  • Dietary preference and allergy consideration
  • Food logging and analysis
  • Reliable source-based recommendations
  • Deficiency risk reduction
Features
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Ensuring you get enough essential amino acids - complete proteins - every day is crucial for everyone. However, it can be particularly challenging if you are vegan, vegetarian, or have increased protein needs due to intense exercise or bodybuilding. Why Protein Aid? Protein Aid is a great tool for: 1. Vegans and Vegetarians: Worried about your protein intake? Double-check if your food habits provide sufficient protein. 2. Climate-Conscious Individuals: Want to limit your meat intake and ensure you get enough complete protein on plant-based days? We’ve got you covered. 3. Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts: High protein needs? Ensure you’re meeting your requirements for optimal performance and muscle building. 4. The Curious: Those who just want to find out more about protein, in which food you get it, and in what amounts. How It Works Our advanced algorithms calculate your individual Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of Essential Amino Acids (EAA) based on your weight, age, exercise level, and other factors. As you log your daily food intake, Protein Aid analyzes the amino acid content and advises on what and how much more you need to eat to achieve sufficient complete protein intake. We also consider any allergies or dietary preferences. Reliable Sources Our calculations, including your RDI, are based on information from trusted sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Swedish Food Agency. Addressing Vegetarian Protein Sources Most vegetarian or vegan protein sources lack one or more essential amino acids and need to be supplemented with other foods to ensure complete protein intake. For instance, peanuts are rich in protein but lack certain essential amino acids. This often requires knowledge of beneficial combinations, which can be challenging. Another example is the combination of rice and lentils, which is widely regarded as a complete protein source when combined. This however is not entirely true from a scientific perspective. Prevent Essential Amino Acid Deficiency Adequate intake of essential amino acids is vital for your health. Deficiency can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, compromised immune function, weight loss, digestive issues, and skin problems. Protein Aid provides tailored recommendations to help you supplement your meals and meet your daily amino acid requirements, reducing the risk of deficiency. For Fitness Enthusiasts Engaged in rigorous exercise or muscle building? Then you have higher protein needs. Relying solely on animal proteins can be costly and unsustainable, as are large amounts of protein supplements. Vegetarian protein sources are a valuable supplement but need to be balanced correctly to maximize both muscular function and growth. With Protein Aid, you never have to worry about getting enough complete protein again. What Protein Aid Is Not While Protein Aid helps you achieve your protein and amino acid needs, it does not calculate other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals (like iron). Download Protein Aid on App Store today to take control of your protein intake and optimize your health! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DigSTEP

Features
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Walk. Dig. Reveal. Turn every step you take into a treasure hunt. Your real-world steps power a pickaxe that slowly cracks open a rock β€” and when you hit your goal, a hidden gem is revealed. The walk you were going to do anyway finally pays off. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€” β€’ Walk. Your steps (read securely from Apple Health) chip away at the rock, stage by stage. β€’ Dig. Watch the rock crack across multiple stages as your daily steps add up. β€’ Reveal. Reach your goal and pull out the gem hiding inside. β€’ Collect. Every gem lands in your collection β€” 10 gems across 4 rarities, from common Rose Quartz and Citrine to legendary Moonstone and Diamond. Can you find them all? β€’ Share. Export your reveal as a video or photo card and show off what you dug up. β€” WHY YOU'LL KEEP WALKING β€” β€’ A real reason to hit your step goal every day β€” your "silly little walk" is now excavation work. β€’ Stock your extra steps and set a new rock whenever you're ready. β€’ Home Screen widget shows your rock, your day count, and your progress at a glance. β€’ Light & dark themes, with optional automatic switching by time of day. β€” OPTIONAL UPGRADES (IN-APP PURCHASES) β€” DigStep is free to play. If you want rarer finds, faster: β€’ Silver & Gold Stones β€” guarantee higher-rarity gems on a dig. β€’ Gold Stones can even turn a word you "bury" into an AI-crafted gem, fossil, or relic. β€’ Silver Plan / Gold Plan β€” auto-renewable monthly subscriptions for unlimited premium stones (Gold also unlocks the stats dashboard). β€’ Stats Dashboard β€” a one-time unlock for monthly stats and personal bests. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://digstep-api.itella.workers.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://digstep-api.itella.workers.dev/privacy β€” PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€” β€’ Your collection and progress stay on your device. Step data is read from Apple Health and never leaves your phone. β€’ No account. No social feed. Just you, your steps, and what you dig up. Crystal lover, step-counter, or just someone who wants a reason to move β€” DigStep turns walking into something worth opening. Note: Gem descriptions and "meanings" are for entertainment and inspiration only and are not health, wellness, or financial claims.

Screenshots

Protein Aid3 screens
DigSTEP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Protein Aid at none against DigSTEP's shown. Protein Aid also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Protein Aid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and DigSTEP sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Protein Aid versus DigSTEP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtein AidDigSTEP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoobWorksdaiya hatoma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Protein Aid

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Food Items7 Days trial$2.991 Month
7 purchases

DigSTEP

Subscriptions2
  • Silver Plan$1.991 Month
  • Gold Plan$5.991 Month
One-time5
  • Silver Stone$0.99
  • Gold Stone$1.99
  • Stats Dashboard$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Silver Stones x5$5.99
  • Gold Stones x5$9.99

Questions

Is Protein Aid free?
Protein Aid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigSTEP free?
DigSTEP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protein Aid or DigSTEP have ads?
DigSTEP shows ads; Protein Aid does not.

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