Comparison

NetCal vs Step Orbit

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

Head to head
About

NetCal

Read full description

NetCal is a no-frills, ultra-fast calorie-deficit tracker built for people who need speed and simplicity to stay on track. Whether you’re short on time or motivation, NetCal makes logging your meals and exercise a breeze—so you can focus on hitting your goals instead of wrestling with clunky interfaces. Log in Seconds • Photo-to-Calories: Snap a quick pic of your meal and let our AI estimate calories in under 5 seconds. • Manual Entry: Add custom foods or recipes with intuitive portion controls. • Exercise Logging: Track workouts side-by-side with your meals to get a complete view of your net calories. Stay Motivated • Live Net-Calorie Wheel: See at a glance how many calories you have left for the day. • Streak Calendar: Build and maintain healthy habits by keeping track of your daily logging streaks. Why NetCal? • Lightweight & Instant: If it isn’t instant, it simply doesn’t happen—NetCal is optimized for sub-5-second logging. • Minimal Design: No clutter, no ads—just the core tools you need to stay on target. Please Note: NetCal requires an active NetCal Premium subscription to use its features after downloading. Annual includes a 3-day free trial. Subscription details—including pricing and terms—can be found within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Step Orbit

Features
Read full description

Stop counting steps. Start crossing continents. Step Orbit transforms your daily movement into an epic adventure. Ever wondered how long it would take to walk from India to the Moon? Now you can track it in real-time. [Key Features] Epic Journeys: Map your steps onto real-world routes. Walk the length of the Great Wall or trek from Mumbai to London. Cosmic Milestones: Leave Earth's gravity! Track your vertical progress as you "walk" toward the International Space Station and eventually the Moon. Live Map Visualization: See your avatar move across stunning 3D landscapes and celestial paths. Smart Pedometer: Seamlessly integrates with Apple Health to track every step, calorie, and kilometer without draining your battery. Collect Postcards: Reach a new country or planet and receive a digital collectible to share with your friends. The universe is waiting. Are you ready to start your orbit? Download Step Orbit today and make every step count toward something legendary.

Screenshots

NetCal4 screens
Step Orbit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Orbit at none against NetCal's 2. On price, ads, 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. NetCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Step Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NetCal versus Step Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetCalStep Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercynq venturesPranav More

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetCal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro (Best Value)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Step Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetCal free?
NetCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Orbit free?
Step Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetCal or Step Orbit have ads?
Neither NetCal nor Step Orbit shows ads.

Other comparisons