Comparison

StepBuddy vs microload

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

Head to head
About

StepBuddy

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Make every step a competition! Stop walking alone. StepBuddy is the social activity tracker that turns your daily movement into an exciting challenge between you and your friends. Whether you want to outwalk your colleagues in a weekly challenge or motivate your family to hit 10,000 steps, StepBuddy makes every step count. WHY STEPBUDDY? Challenges That Motivate: Create private groups in seconds. Who will take the lead during the lunch break? Real-Time Leaderboards: Follow your friends live. See exactly when you get overtaken and reclaim the top spot before the day is over! Seamless Tracking: We sync automatically with your phone’s sensors so you never miss a single step. Social Motivation: Share your progress, cheer for your friends, and stay active together. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE: Accurate Pedometer: Automatically track steps, distance, and active minutes. Custom Goals: Set your own daily targets and visualize your journey toward better health. Deep Insights: View your history with beautiful charts and stats that show your progress over time. BUILT FOR EVERY MOVE Whether you’re training for fitness, walking the dog, or just trying to spend less time at your desk—StepBuddy is your perfect companion. It’s time to turn your daily walk into the highlight of your day. Download StepBuddy today—your next challenge starts now! Terms of use: https://www.stepbuddyapp.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.stepbuddyapp.com/app-privacy-policy/

About

microload

Features
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microload is the gym tracker built for people who take progress seriously. Log every set, let the Progression Engine tell you exactly when to add weight, and watch your lifts climb through a strength ranking system based on your bodyweight ratio — from Unranked all the way to Grandmaster. WORKOUT TRACKING • Fast set logging with warmups, drop sets, and rest timers • Auto rest notifications — get alerted when it's time for your next set • Estimated 1RM tracking and personal records for every lift PROGRESSION ENGINE • Smart weight suggestions based on your actual performance • Microloading support for steady, sustainable gains • Generated training plans you can start instantly STRENGTH RANKS • See where every lift ranks relative to your bodyweight • Climb the tiers and track your all-time bests NUTRITION • Log food fast with a built-in barcode scanner • Track calories and macros against your goals MORE • Bodyweight tracking with charts • Achievements, friends, and head-to-head battles microload Pro unlocks an ad-free experience, unlimited barcode scans, instant training plans, and the full Progression Engine. Subscriptions renew automatically. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.

Screenshots

StepBuddy4 screens
microload4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StepBuddy at none against microload's shown. microload's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. StepBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and microload sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepBuddy ships an update monthly, microload every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StepBuddy versus microload: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepBuddymicroload
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapest ABHarisman Jeyakanthan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 year subscription$14.991 Year
2 purchases

microload

Subscriptions2
  • microload Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • microload Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StepBuddy free?
StepBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is microload free?
microload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepBuddy or microload have ads?
microload shows ads; StepBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, StepBuddy or microload?
StepBuddy ships an update monthly, and microload every 4 days. Most recently, StepBuddy was updated on September 22, 2026 and microload on September 12, 2026.

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