Comparison

Vigor vs StepCore

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

Head to head
About

Vigor

Features
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Vigor eliminates the manual math of fragmented health data. One glance for your weekly averages, active calories, and the Apple Watch complication you really want.

About

StepCore

This app tracks your daily steps and converts them into earned food rewards. It provides meal ideas based on your activity level without any pressure or guilt. Enjoy your progress and the treats you unlock by simply walking.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Food rewards system
  • Meal ideas
  • Progress visualization
  • No sign-ups
  • No ads
Features
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StepCore is your no-pressure step buddy that turns walking into rewards. Instead of stressing over calories, you just move, and your steps unlock food you’ve “earned” for the day. Hit your goal, treat yourself. Walk more, unlock more. It quietly tracks your steps using your iPhone’s Health app, shows your progress, and even gives you meal ideas from different cuisines based on what you’ve achieved. No sign-ups. No ads. No guilt. Just walk… and enjoy what you’ve earned.

Screenshots

Vigor4 screens
StepCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepCore at every 4 days against Vigor's every 3 months. StepCore also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vigor ships an update every 3 months, StepCore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vigor versus StepCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVigorStepCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiprian PlacintaAnurag Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Vigor

No in-app purchases

None

StepCore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vigor free?
Vigor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepCore free?
StepCore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vigor or StepCore have ads?
Neither Vigor nor StepCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vigor or StepCore?
Vigor ships an update every 3 months, and StepCore every 4 days. Most recently, Vigor was updated on October 6, 2026 and StepCore on October 2, 2026.

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