Comparison

The Step vs SimpleRX

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

Head to head
About

The Step

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Your All-in-One Goal Achievement Partner TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS - Steps tracking with beautiful progress visualization - Custom goals for workouts (push-ups, squats, etc.) - Productivity tracking (coding time, study sessions) - Seamless Apple Health integration - Daily, weekly, and yearly progress insights FEATURES THAT MOTIVATE - Clean, distraction-free interface - Real-time step counting - Customizable goals and targets - Detailed statistics and analytics - Personal records tracking - Calorie burn estimation WHY CHOOSE THE STEP? - Minimal and elegant design - Battery-efficient tracking - No account required - Privacy-focused - Regular updates Premium Features: - Advanced statistics and insights - Unlimited custom goals - Progress trends analysis - Personal records and achievements - Detailed calorie tracking Join thousands of users who've transformed their daily routines with The Step. Start your journey today! EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policies https://solihub.notion.site/The-Step-17c349fa9fd180f58e4ffad6efe6282b?pvs=4

About

SimpleRX

This app helps users manage their medications with automatic reminders and refill alerts. It also offers features for caregivers to monitor adherence and provides crucial medical information for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Medication tracking and reminders
  • Barcode scanning for prescriptions
  • Refill alerts
  • Caregiver monitoring
  • Drug interaction checker
  • Medical ID card
  • Printable EMS Quick Reference Card
Features
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SimpleRX is a medication tracker built by a paramedic who saw firsthand what happens when patients can't remember their medications. It's designed to be simple enough for anyone to use, and detailed enough to matter when it counts. For patients: Add your prescriptions in seconds by typing the name or scanning the barcode on your pill bottle. SimpleRX looks up what the medication is for and sets your daily reminders automatically. When you're running low, it reminds you to refill before you run out. For caregivers: Stay connected to the people you care for. Get notified when they take a dose, miss one, or need a refill. View their medications, adherence history, and emergency information — all from your own phone. Safety features built in: SimpleRX checks for drug interactions every time you add a new medication and explains them in plain English. It tells you what side effects to expect when starting something new, and alerts opioid patients about Narcan and where to get it free. Emergency ready: Build a complete Medical ID card with your conditions, allergies, blood type, DNR status, and emergency contacts. Generate a printable EMS Quick Reference Card that first responders can read at a glance, designed by a paramedic for patients. What makes SimpleRX different: Large buttons and clear text designed for elderly users Speaks your medication name out loud when it's time to take it No complicated setup, works in minutes Available in English and Spanish Caregiver access is always free One simple price, no subscription ever

Screenshots

The Step4 screens
SimpleRX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Step at 16.6 against SimpleRX's 26.5. 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. The Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SimpleRX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Step ships an update weekly, SimpleRX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Step versus SimpleRX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StepSimpleRX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaryl ASSOUANLuke Heyne

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Step

Subscriptions2
  • The Step Monthly$2.991 Month
  • The Step Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

SimpleRX

One-time1
  • Unlock SimpleRX$2.99

Questions

Is The Step free?
The Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleRX free?
SimpleRX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Step or SimpleRX have ads?
Neither The Step nor SimpleRX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Step or SimpleRX?
The Step ships an update weekly, and SimpleRX every 5 days. Most recently, The Step was updated on October 28, 2026 and SimpleRX on October 24, 2026.

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