# Marathon Kit vs NexStep

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marathon Kit | NexStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolo Campagnoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661136260) | [Mustafa Tekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855118371) |

## What reviewers say

### Marathon Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-kit/id6748830366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marathon Kit Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### NexStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexstep/id6755973615)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Features (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plan Meal With Ai (5 pack) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plan Meal With Ai ( 10 pack) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Feature (1 Year) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Widgets + Watch App | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marathon Kit free?

Marathon Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NexStep free?

NexStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Marathon Kit or NexStep have ads?

Neither Marathon Kit nor NexStep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marathon Kit or NexStep?

Marathon Kit ships an update every 10 days, and NexStep every 2 days. Most recently, Marathon Kit was updated on September 18, 2026 and NexStep on September 18, 2026.

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