Comparison

StepZen vs HydroProof

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

Head to head
About

StepZen

This app offers straightforward step tracking, distance covered, and floors climbed. It provides daily and weekly progress reports, goal setting, and notifications to keep you motivated on your fitness journey. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for seamless tracking.

Highlights
  • Daily step, distance, and floor tracking
  • Weekly progress reports
  • Personal goal setting
  • Goal-based notifications
  • Monthly calendar with charts
  • Apple Watch companion app
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StepZen – Pedometer Counter is your simple and elegant step tracking app. Track your steps, distance, and floors climbed daily, with a clean UI that keeps you focused. StepZen helps you stay active and motivated with a minimalist, no-clutter experience. Whether you're walking for health, fitness, or mindfulness, StepZen tracks your movement without distractions. Key Features: • Daily and weekly progress. • Set your personal goals. • Monthly calendar with bar charts. • Goal-based notifications when you reach your step, distance, or floor target. • Lightweight and intuitive design. • Apple Watch Companion App for easy tracking. Download now and take the first step toward better health!

About

HydroProof

Features
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HydroProof helps you track exactly what you're drinking – not just how much. Other hydration apps only track total ml. HydroProof tracks your vessels instead: Your water bottle, coffee cup, protein shaker – all at the same time. Update the fill level, and HydroProof automatically calculates how much you drank! Features: - Track multiple vessels simultaneously - Automatic intake calculation from fill levels - Quick gestures: Drink all, Refill, Drink & Refill - Full Apple Health integration – every sip is logged automatically - Apple Watch app with Digital Crown support - iCloud sync across all your devices - Watch Complication for quick access.

Screenshots

StepZen4 screens
HydroProof4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HydroProof at none against StepZen's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StepZen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. HydroProof asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepZen ships an update every 3 days, HydroProof every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StepZen versus HydroProof: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepZenHydroProof
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMefjuDev LLCAndre Veltens

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StepZen

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • StepZen Pro$4.99
None

HydroProof

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepZen free?
StepZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroProof free?
HydroProof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepZen or HydroProof have ads?
Neither StepZen nor HydroProof shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepZen or HydroProof?
StepZen ships an update every 3 days, and HydroProof every 4 days. Most recently, StepZen was updated on October 25, 2026 and HydroProof on October 17, 2026.

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