Comparison

Stepup step counter vs Nice Sleep Sounds

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

Head to head

Stepup step counter

Step tracking with humor

Calm noise for deep sleep

Free

💪 Health & Fitness

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About

Stepup step counter

Features

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Stepup is a step tracking app that provides you with nudges to stay active using AI coaches based on different personality traits like optimistic, snarky, mysterious and more. Track steps, crush goals, have a laugh.

About

Nice Sleep Sounds

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Nice Sleep Sounds is a simple white noise app designed for people who just want to sleep better. No complicated settings. No clutter. Just clean, consistent sound to help you relax and fall asleep. Many people find it difficult to sleep in silence. White noise can help by masking background sounds, calming the mind, and creating a steady environment for rest. This app was built especially with ease-of-use in mind, so anyone can start using it immediately.

Screenshots

Stepup step counter4 screens

Nice Sleep Sounds1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stepup step counter at none against Nice Sleep Sounds's 1. Stepup step counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). Nice Sleep Sounds's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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. Nice Sleep Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stepup step counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepup step counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Nice Sleep Sounds weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Stepup step counter versus Nice Sleep Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Stepup step counter	Nice Sleep Sounds
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Weekly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS	16.6 — better	26.2
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	39 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Vivek Sahi	That Side Company LLC

In-app purchases

None

Stepup step counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nice Sleep Sounds

One-time1

Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Stepup step counter free?

Stepup step counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Nice Sleep Sounds free?

Nice Sleep Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Stepup step counter or Nice Sleep Sounds have ads?

Nice Sleep Sounds shows ads; Stepup step counter does not.

Which is updated more often, Stepup step counter or Nice Sleep Sounds?

Stepup step counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nice Sleep Sounds weekly. Most recently, Stepup step counter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Nice Sleep Sounds on October 24, 2026.