CheatMate vs Sparks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CheatMate
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CheatMate is not another calorie counter or strict diet app. Instead, itβs your mindful companion for cheat meals and treats β helping you stay aware, in control, and guilt-free. Simple, fast, and friendly. Features youβll love Quick Logging β Add cheat meals, snacks, or treats in seconds with emojis. Challenges β Start short mindful resets like No Sweets, No Delivery, No Coffee, Screen-Free Meals, and more. Weekly Overview β See how often you indulge each week at a glance. Trends & Insights β Discover patterns over time with simple charts. Scheduled Treats β Plan upcoming cheat meals so you enjoy them mindfully and stick to your own terms. Custom Categories β Personalize with your own foods and occasions. Gentle Reminders β Get mindful nudges when itβs time to log. Why CheatMate? Supportive, not strict β No calorie counting, no judgement. Just awareness. Mindful indulgence β Build healthier habits while still enjoying your favorite foods. Simple by design β Fast logging and clean insights, without the clutter. Companion vibe β As the name says, CheatMate is your mate here to help, not punish. Who itβs 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/
Sparks
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. CheatMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sparks asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | CheatMate | Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Di Michele | AlΔ± DADASHI |
In-app purchases
CheatMate
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Sparks
No in-app purchases









