DogMA vs Steparium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DogMA
This app helps dog owners assess their pet's mobility using a scientifically validated questionnaire. It provides insights and advice based on the dog's score, and allows users to download reports to share with veterinary professionals. Users can also track exercise and medication, and optionally contribute anonymous data to research.
- Scientifically validated mobility questionnaire
- Mobility score-based advice
- Downloadable health reports
- Exercise and medication diary
- Anonymous data sharing for research
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DogMA is a research-backed app for owners to assess their dog’s mobility and share their results with their healthcare professionals. #LifelongMobilityMatters Pain in dogs, such as osteoarthritis, can be difficult to assess in a veterinary setting. DogMA helps owners assess their dog’s mobility in their normal environment. DogMA includes: * Scientifically validated questionnaire to help assess your dog’s mobility, including advice based on your dog’s score * Ability to download your dog’s mobility report to share with their healthcare professionals * Diary to record your dog’s exercise and medication * Option to support research into dog mobility by sharing your dog’s anonymous data * Use DogMA to monitor your dog's mobility because #LifelongMobilityMatters
Steparium
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Steparium is a simple step counter with a living illustrated forest. See today's steps at a glance, watch the forest change with the time of day, and discover wildlife as you walk. The app keeps things calm and focused: no accounts, no ads, no social features, and no clutter. Features: • Step counting for today, including steps from your Apple Watch • Daily step goals • Distance, calories, active time, and streak stats • A History page for weekly, monthly, and yearly step trends • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Unlockable wildlife based on your Steparium steps • Real-time day and night lighting • Light, Dark, and System appearance • Optional local weather beside the date • Optional notifications for reaching your goal, nearing it, and protecting your streak Steparium uses Motion & Fitness for step counting. Apple Health access is optional and read-only, used to include Apple Watch steps and show richer step history. Location is optional and used only for local weather.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DogMA at Free against Steparium's $1.99. DogMA also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Steparium's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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
DogMA is free to download; Steparium costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DogMA ships an update every 2 weeks, Steparium every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DogMA | Steparium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Liverpool | THOMAS BALL |
In-app purchases
DogMA
No in-app purchases
Steparium
No in-app purchases






