Comparison

Steppah vs StepNova

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

Head to head
About

Steppah

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Track your daily steps and calories effortlessly with Steppah, whether you're using your iPhone, Apple Watch, or both. Keep an eye on your progress throughout the day with easy-to-read widgets and complications that show your current step count, calories burned and progress toward your daily step goal. No need to to open any app to see your stats, they're right there on your lock screen or watch face. Perfect for anyone looking to stay active, maintain healthy habits, or simply be more aware of their daily movement. Think you've got what it takes to join The 100K Club? Challenge yourself to walk 100,000 steps in just 24 hours and earn your place among the legends. This isn't your typical daily step goal – it's an epic challenge that will push your limits and test your determination. Whether you're an avid hiker, a city explorer, or someone who loves a seemingly impossible challenge, the 100K Club awaits. Complete the challenge using our step tracking features, and immortalize your achievement by adding your name and story to our global wall of fame. Your entry will be displayed both in the app and on our website, inspiring others to push their boundaries. 100,000 steps. 24 hours. Are you ready to become a legend?

About

StepNova

Track your daily movement with GPS, map routes, and receive coaching for intervals. Set personal records, follow training plans, and stay motivated with achievements and streaks. Share your live location for safety and log your post-activity feelings.

Highlights
  • GPS route tracking
  • Interval training programs
  • Personal records and route bests
  • Structured training plans
  • Live location sharing
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Post-activity journal
Features
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StepNova is a focused activity tracker for everyday movement. Whether you're walking, running, cycling, or hiking — StepNova counts every step, maps your route, coaches you through intervals, and celebrates every personal record along the way. SMART ACTIVITY TRACKING Automatic step, distance, calorie, and pace tracking using your iPhone's built-in sensors. Supports walking, running, cycling, hiking, and elliptical — indoors or out. PERSONAL RECORDS & ROUTE BESTS StepNova tracks your all-time bests for steps, distance, calories, and pace. Save your favorite routes and StepNova will tell you every time you beat your personal record on them — with a full-screen celebration to mark the moment. INTERVAL TRAINING Choose from 5 guided interval programs — Walk-to-Run, C25K Week 1, HIIT 40/20, Tabata, and Active Recovery — or build your own with StepNova Pro. Voice prompts guide you through every work and rest phase automatically. WALK WINDOWS See the best upcoming hours to head outside based on real-time weather — AQI, temperature, UV index, wind, and rain chance, all ranked so the ideal window is always visible on your dashboard. LIVE MAPS & PERFORMANCE GRAPHS GPS route tracing with pace, elevation, and speed graphs. Review your splits, see your elevation profile, replay your exact path, and share your route after every activity. INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD DRILL-DOWNS Your dashboard is built for exploration. Tap cards, charts, and key stats to open deeper breakdowns, trends, and detailed views across your activity data. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS Build daily streaks, unlock 50 achievement badges across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, and compete with friends on a weekly step leaderboard. TRAINING PLANS Follow structured multi-week training plans — beginner, endurance, or race-ready — with daily targets and CloudKit sync across all your devices. A shareable completion card marks every milestone. SAFE WALK Share your live location with a trusted contact while you walk solo. They see your real-time position and path for peace of mind — yours and theirs. POST-WALK JOURNAL Log notes, mood, and photos after each activity to track how you feel over time. HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Glanceable step count, daily goal progress, and streaks — right on your home screen or lock screen without opening the app. VOICE COACHING Milestone announcements and interval cues spoken in your device's language. StepNova keeps you informed without you ever having to look at your phone. Your health, location, and activity data stays on your device and in your private iCloud account — never sold, never shared. ——— StepNova Pro Unlock the full StepNova experience: • Custom interval program creation • Unlimited saved routes • Unlimited friends on leaderboard • 25 more achievements to unlock • All training plans & structured challenges • Safe Walk live location sharing • Custom app themes Try StepNova Pro free for 30 days (available for eligible new subscribers). After the trial, your subscription automatically renews at $9.99/year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Monthly plan available at $1.99/month (no trial). Lifetime access available as a one-time purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Steppah4 screens
StepNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steppah at none against StepNova's 6. Steppah also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StepNova sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Steppah asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steppah ships an update every 2 days, StepNova every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Steppah versus StepNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteppahStepNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahamApps ABNAVEEN CHOWDARY PUTHUMBHAKU

In-app purchases

None

Steppah

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

StepNova

Subscriptions2
  • StepNova Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • StepNova Pro — Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Keep StepNova Free$0.99
  • Fund New Features$2.99
  • Power Future Updates$6.99
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  • StepNova Pro — Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Steppah free?
Steppah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepNova free?
StepNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steppah or StepNova have ads?
Neither Steppah nor StepNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steppah or StepNova?
Steppah ships an update every 2 days, and StepNova every 5 days. Most recently, Steppah was updated on September 21, 2026 and StepNova on September 23, 2026.

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