Comparison

Step Tracker vs Breathe by FTech

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

Head to head
About

Step Tracker

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Collect 200 unique beasts
  • Daily streak rewards for rare creatures
  • Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics
  • Motivating home screen widgets
  • Apple Health and wearable support
Features
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Turn your daily steps into a real adventure! Steps & Beasts motivates you to walk more by turning every step into progress on your very own Journey — hatching eggs, collecting Beasts, and unlocking a whole world along the way. WHY STEPS & BEASTS? Every morning starts with a new egg. Walk toward your step goal and watch it hatch into a unique Beast. At the same time, your character moves forward on the Journey — a real path that grows with your steps, taking you through new biomes, landmarks, and levels. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: • YOUR OWN JOURNEY Every step carries your character down a living path. Explore distinct biomes, reach landmarks, open treasure chests, and level up as your total steps add up. • COLLECT 250+ UNIQUE BEASTS Hatch a new Beast every time you reach your goal. Hatch the same Beast again and again to unlock shiny Gold and Glitter looks. • QUESTS, XP & FEATHERS Complete quests along the Journey to earn XP and Feathers, then spend Feathers in the Shop on new looks for your character. • DAILY STREAK REWARDS Keep your streak alive to unlock rarer and more legendary Beasts. • DETAILED STATISTICS Track your daily steps, distance, calories, and 7-day averages — plus motivating charts and comparisons. • WIDGETS THAT MOTIVATE Watch your egg evolve as you move — right from your iPhone home screen or Lock Screen. • APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH Steps are tracked automatically from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any Apple Health‑compatible wearable. • NEVER LOSE PROGRESS Your steps, Beasts, and Journey are safely backed up to iCloud, so switching to a new iPhone is effortless. Start your Journey today and make walking the highlight of your day! Support: malte@stepsandbeasts.app Privacy: https://stepsandbeasts.app/privacy Terms: https://stepsandbeasts.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Breathe by FTech

Features
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Breathe is a simple guided breathing timer. Pick 1 to 5 minutes, choose an ambience — ocean waves, a purring cat, rain on the window, a forest, or a fireplace — and follow the calm rhythm: inhale, hold, exhale, hold. The circle grows and shrinks with your breath and the ambience gently rises and falls with each phase, so you can follow it with your eyes or your ears. • Five ambiences with seamless soundscapes • Universal 4-1-6-1, box breathing, 4-7-8, coherent 5-5, or your own rhythm • Pause, resume, or finish early at any time • History, statistics and day streaks — stored only on your device • Up to three daily reminders (local notifications) • Works offline, no account, no ads, no tracking • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion supported • Also on Mac: quick start from the menu bar Breathe is not a medical device and does not replace professional advice. The four In-App Purchases are voluntary consumable tips. They are available in every storefront and on every device configuration; nothing is gated by region, account, or device. 1. Launch the app and complete the short onboarding (tap "Next" on each page, then "Start"). 2. On the Home screen, tap the "…" (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner of the navigation bar. 3. Choose "Settings" from the menu. 4. Scroll to the section "Support the developer" and tap "Leave a tip". 5. The "Leave a tip" screen lists all four products, each with a price button: - com.ftech.breathe.tip.small — "Small tip", $0.99 - com.ftech.breathe.tip.medium — "Medium tip", $2.99 - com.ftech.breathe.tip.large — "Large tip", $4.99 - com.ftech.breathe.tip.huge — "Huge tip", $9.99 6. Tap a price button to start the StoreKit purchase flow. After a successful purchase the app shows a "Thank you!" alert. Tips do not unlock any content; the app is fully free.

Screenshots

Step Tracker4 screens
Breathe by FTech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Step Tracker at 16.0 against Breathe by FTech's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Step Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days and Breathe by FTech sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Breathe by FTech every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Step Tracker versus Breathe by FTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep TrackerBreathe by FTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (417 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings417 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalte PetersFTECH, MCHJ

Bugs and requests

Step Tracker

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Step count is off
  • Widgets not updating
  • App not starting
  • Streak broken due to app update
  • Incorrect step/distance tracking
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  • Charged for subscription unexpectedly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Integration with iWatch Home Screen
  • More diverse creature rewards
  • Bios for creatures
  • Ability to compete with friends
  • Step count displayed on watch
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  • Widgets for home screen
  • More beasts to collect
  • Option to hide potential animals until earned

Breathe by FTech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Step Tracker

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$0.797 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
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  • Pro Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$17.901 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

Breathe by FTech

One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Tip — Large$4.99
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  • Tip — Huge$9.99

Questions

Is Step Tracker free?
Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breathe by FTech free?
Breathe by FTech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Step Tracker or Breathe by FTech have ads?
Neither Step Tracker nor Breathe by FTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or Breathe by FTech?
Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Breathe by FTech every 10 days. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Breathe by FTech on October 31, 2026.

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