StepGrid vs Velpa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepGrid
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Step into a whole new perspective on activity tracking! From the moment you launch StepGrid, you’re greeted with a 10×10 Daily Grid that breaks your step goal into 100 mini-squares—each square is 1% of your target. Watch them light up as you move, keeping you motivated all day long. Then dive into the Year-Long Grid View to see your progress over 365 days at a glance. Key Features - 10×10 Daily Grid: Instantly see your daily goal split into 100 units. Each filled square = 1% of your target—perfect for bite-sized milestones and real-time motivation. - Automatic Step Tracking: Syncs seamlessly with Apple Health (no manual logging!). - Custom Daily Goals: Tap to set your target in seconds and watch your daily grid fill up. - Year-Long Heatmap: A vibrant 365-cell grid highlights goal-hitting days and shows where you can push harder. Why You’ll Love StepGrid - Micro-Milestones: The daily grid’s mini-squares turn a big goal into fun, bite-sized wins. - Total Overview: Switch between daily details and annual patterns in one app. - Habit-Building: Visual feedback every step of the way keeps motivation high and consistency strong. Download StepGrid now and start filling in your grid—one square at a time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Velpa
Track your daily steps, distance, and calories with this intuitive pedometer. Build healthy habits, set walking goals, and monitor your progress through a modern interface. Connect with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your activity.
- Automatic step counting
- Distance and calorie tracking
- GPS walk recording
- Streak building and achievements
- Calendar history view
- Apple Health integration
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Velpa is your step counter and pedometer for iPhone. Track your steps, distance, calories and daily activity from a simple, modern and easy-to-use interface. The app helps you build healthy habits while reaching your walking goals every day. With Velpa you can: • Count steps automatically • See distance and calories • Record walks with GPS • Build streaks and earn achievements • View your history in a calendar • Connect with Apple Health Walk more. Earn achievements. Stay healthy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Velpa at Free against StepGrid's $2.99. Velpa also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Velpa is free to download; StepGrid costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StepGrid ships an update every 5 weeks, Velpa fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepGrid | Velpa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Adam Kovacs | Francisco Rosario |
In-app purchases
StepGrid
No in-app purchases
Velpa
No in-app purchases









