Comparison

StepGrid vs Heliophilia

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

Head to head
About

StepGrid

Features
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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/

About

Heliophilia

This app tracks daily daylight hours, sunrise/sunset times, and UV index. It also encourages a daily gratitude practice to help users connect with the present moment. A home screen widget provides at-a-glance information.

Highlights
  • Daylight hour tracking
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • UV Index monitoring
  • Daily gratitude journaling
  • Home screen widget
  • Day-over-day comparison
Features
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Track today's daylight, sunrise, sunset, day length and UV, then close the day with a short gratitude ritual. Heliophilia is for people who notice the light. See how long today is, how it compares to yesterday, and when the seasons stretch or shrink the day. Check the UV Index before you head outside. At night, write one thing you’re grateful for. • Sunrise and sunset times for your place • Total daylight hours, day by day • UV Index on the main screen and in widgets • Watch the year shift from short winter days to long summer evenings • Daily gratitude, a calm end-of-day ritual • Home Screen widgets so the light stays with you • Private by design. No account, no data collected Built for slow mornings, golden sunsets, and anyone who feels better when they stay close to the sun. Heliophilia. For those who seek the sun.

Screenshots

StepGrid4 screens
Heliophilia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Heliophilia at weekly against StepGrid's every 5 weeks. Heliophilia also leads on chart position (#85 vs unranked). StepGrid's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

StepGrid costs $2.99 and Heliophilia $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepGrid ships an update every 5 weeks, Heliophilia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
StepGrid versus Heliophilia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepGridHeliophilia
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KovacsIoannis Ampelas

In-app purchases

None

StepGrid

No in-app purchases

None

Heliophilia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepGrid free?
StepGrid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heliophilia free?
Heliophilia costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepGrid or Heliophilia have ads?
Neither StepGrid nor Heliophilia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepGrid or Heliophilia?
StepGrid ships an update every 5 weeks, and Heliophilia weekly. Most recently, StepGrid was updated on October 28, 2026 and Heliophilia on October 31, 2026.

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