# Steppin vs Protein First

The clearest difference is rating: Protein First at 5.0 against Steppin's 4.5. Protein First also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Steppin's advantage is ratings volume (156 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steppin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Protein First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Protein First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppin has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Steppin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Protein First's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steppin | Protein First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppin-steps-for-screen-time/id6737981423/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-first-glp-1-tracker/id6809066859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boston Venture Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598121925) | [ataberk tay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849244136) |

## What reviewers say

### Steppin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppin-steps-for-screen-time/id6737981423)

This app encourages healthier digital habits by allowing users to earn screen time on their favorite apps through physical activity. By tracking steps, users can unlock more time on their devices, promoting a better balance between movement and mindful phone use.

**Highlights:** Unlock screen time with steps, App blocker controls, Customizable earning rules, Integrates with Apple Health, Promotes healthier digital habits, Reduces social media distractions

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Steppin Pro Subscription - Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 💡 Customizable app restrictions
- 🎯 Helps achieve goals
- 🧠 Increases awareness of app usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Inconsistent daily reset
- 🔄 Difficulty removing restricted apps

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0 steps despite activity
- Screen goes black during setup
- App randomly refreshes and loses progress

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed analytics
- Ability to schedule app access


### Protein First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-first-glp-1-tracker/id6809066859)

This app helps users on GLP-1 medications maintain muscle mass by tracking protein and fiber intake. It offers photo logging, manual entry, and detailed side effect tracking to share with healthcare providers.

**Highlights:** Lean mass-based protein targets, Photo meal logging, Manual food entry, Fiber intake tracking, Side effect logging by cycle day, Medication level estimation, Doctor-ready PDF reports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steppin free?

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

### Is Protein First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steppin or Protein First?

Protein First is rated higher. Steppin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Protein First averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Steppin or Protein First have ads?

Neither Steppin nor Protein First shows ads.

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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.*