# StepPaws vs Radstep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepPaws at none against Radstep's 17. StepPaws also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radstep sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. StepPaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepPaws ships an update every 5 weeks, Radstep monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPaws | Radstep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Size | 60 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shohei Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423132408) | [InstantMoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680785156) |

## What reviewers say

### StepPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppaws-walk-and-evolve/id6752794192)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Radstep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radstep-step-counter-rpg/id6776268136)

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radstep Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Radstep Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Radstep Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Energy+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boardchain event 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Event Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boardchain event 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Board Event Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wall Breaker | $4.99 | one-time |
| 440 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wall Breaker (large) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Radstep Pro Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPaws free?

StepPaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Radstep free?

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

### Do StepPaws or Radstep have ads?

Radstep shows ads; StepPaws does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepPaws or Radstep?

StepPaws ships an update every 5 weeks, and Radstep monthly. Most recently, StepPaws was updated on October 25, 2026 and Radstep on October 25, 2026.

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