Comparison

CheatMate vs Sparks

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

Head to head
About

CheatMate

Features
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CheatMate is not another calorie counter or strict diet app. Instead, it’s your mindful companion for cheat meals and treats β€” helping you stay aware, in control, and guilt-free. Simple, fast, and friendly. Features you’ll love Quick Logging – Add cheat meals, snacks, or treats in seconds with emojis. Challenges – Start short mindful resets like No Sweets, No Delivery, No Coffee, Screen-Free Meals, and more. Weekly Overview – See how often you indulge each week at a glance. Trends & Insights – Discover patterns over time with simple charts. Scheduled Treats – Plan upcoming cheat meals so you enjoy them mindfully and stick to your own terms. Custom Categories – Personalize with your own foods and occasions. Gentle Reminders – Get mindful nudges when it’s time to log. Why CheatMate? Supportive, not strict – No calorie counting, no judgement. Just awareness. Mindful indulgence – Build healthier habits while still enjoying your favorite foods. Simple by design – Fast logging and clean insights, without the clutter. Companion vibe – As the name says, CheatMate is your mate here to help, not punish. Who it’s for CheatMate is designed for anyone who: Wants to enjoy cheat meals & treats without overthinking. Values balance over restriction. Prefers awareness to calorie counting. Believes indulgence can be mindful, not shameful. Learn more at cheatmate.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sparks

Features
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Sparks turns everyday walking into a game. Pick a mission, walk from city to city in a world tour, and track your progress with every step. Earn Sparks, Thunder, and XP, level up, and unlock new destinations. Take on challenges, join a club, climb the team leaderboard, and share your completed runs. Walk more. Go farther. Explore the world on foot.

Screenshots

CheatMate4 screens
Sparks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparks at none against CheatMate's 2. Sparks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CheatMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sparks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheatMate ships an update every 6 weeks, Sparks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CheatMate versus Sparks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatMateSparks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefano Di MicheleAlΔ± DADASHI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CheatMate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Sparks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheatMate free?
CheatMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparks free?
Sparks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheatMate or Sparks have ads?
Neither CheatMate nor Sparks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheatMate or Sparks?
CheatMate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sparks every 2 weeks. Most recently, CheatMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sparks on October 16, 2026.

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