Marathon Kit vs NexStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marathon Kit
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Marathon Kit is a simple race‑prep companion built for marathon, half marathon, and 10K runners. Create a clean wristband plan you can print or save as a wallpaper, keep your race checklist in one place, and use a few focused pace tools—nothing more. Wristband - Build a split plan from your goal time - Add fuel reminders at the exact distance you want (e.g. W-5, G-12.5) - Export a print‑ready A4 PDF (sizes S/M/L with cut guides) or save a wallpaper image to Photos Fuel - Clear targets for carbs, fluids, and electrolytes based on your race and body weight - Simple carb plan for the days before + race morning Checklist - Practical defaults for pre‑race, race day, and post‑race - Quick Add button with smart suggestions and custom items Tools - Pace calculator, time calculator, and race equivalency - Metric or imperial units No account required. Your data stays on your device. Marathon Kit Pro Your first export is free. Marathon Kit Pro is a one‑time purchase ($2.99) that unlocks unlimited exports. (Price may vary by region.) Fuel guidance is general information, not medical advice. Test everything in training and adjust for your needs.
NexStep
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NexStep helps you track daily steps, set goals, log meals, and stay consistent. Key features • Step tracking: See your daily progress at a glance • Goal setting: Manage weight targets and weekly change goals • Meal logging: Add foods and monitor daily calories • AI meal planning: Generate day-by-day meal plans using your target calories + date range • Widgets & Watch support (Premium): Quick access to your stats • Ad-free experience (Premium): Stay focused with no distractions How it works 1. Set up your profile 2. Define your goals 3. Log meals or generate an AI plan 4. Track daily totals and improve consistency Premium and AI planning packs are available via in-app purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NexStep at every 2 days against Marathon Kit's every 10 days. NexStep also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Marathon Kit's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Marathon Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NexStep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marathon Kit ships an update every 10 days, NexStep every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Marathon Kit | NexStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolo Campagnoli | Mustafa Tekin |
In-app purchases
Marathon Kit
- Marathon Kit Pro$2.99
NexStep
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
- Unlock Premium Features (1 month)$1.99
- Plan Meal With Ai (5 pack)$1.99
- Plan Meal With Ai ( 10 pack)$2.99
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- Remove Ads$3.99
- Unlock Premium Feature (1 Year)$4.99
- Unlock Widgets + Watch App$5.99
- Premium Access$19.99






