# Footsteps with Jesus vs Esteemly

The clearest difference is rating: Esteemly at 5.0 against Footsteps with Jesus's 4.3. Esteemly also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Footsteps with Jesus's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Footsteps with Jesus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Esteemly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Esteemly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footsteps with Jesus has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Footsteps with Jesus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Esteemly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Footsteps with Jesus | Esteemly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsteps-with-jesus/id6702027471/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esteemly/id6757512401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 132 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeless Traveler, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769639803) | [Emmanuel Ezechukwu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867388089) |

## What reviewers say

### Footsteps with Jesus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsteps-with-jesus/id6702027471)

This Christian step-tracking app transforms your daily walks into a spiritual journey across the Holy Land. As you move, it unlocks scriptures, reflections, and key moments from Jesus' life, integrating faith into your routine. It syncs with health apps and allows you to share your progress.

**Highlights:** Spiritual journey across the Holy Land, Step tracking on interactive maps, Unlock scriptures and reflections, Syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit, Mark spiritual milestones, Share journey progress

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $2.99 | one-time |


### Esteemly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esteemly/id6757512401)

This app offers daily, gentle affirmations to foster self-confidence and a healthier inner voice. It provides supportive messages without judgment or therapeutic claims, focusing on encouragement for those who are self-critical or feeling burned out.

**Highlights:** Daily supportive messages, Builds a healthier inner voice, Gentle, calm language, No pressure or judgment, Focuses on encouragement, Private data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Breakup Recovery Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Body Confidence Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Career Confidence Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Burnout Reset Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Footsteps with Jesus free?

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

### Is Esteemly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Footsteps with Jesus or Esteemly?

Esteemly is rated higher. Footsteps with Jesus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Esteemly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Footsteps with Jesus or Esteemly have ads?

Neither Footsteps with Jesus nor Esteemly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Footsteps with Jesus or Esteemly?

Footsteps with Jesus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Esteemly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Footsteps with Jesus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Esteemly on October 31, 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.*