Comparison

Steady vs Stellar Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Steady

This app helps you track your weight and celebrate non-scale victories to reduce anxiety. It focuses on your long-term trend and provides holistic insights to support your health journey.

Highlights
  • Calm trend tracking (7-day moving average)
  • Log and celebrate non-scale victories
  • Holistic daily insights engine
  • Personalized path setting
  • Clean, calming interface
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Stop letting the scale define your day. Welcome to Steady, a new kind of health app designed to end scale anxiety for good. We believe your progress is more than just a single, fluctuating number. It's about your long-term trend, your daily habits, and the real-world victories that the scale can't measure. FIND YOUR TRUE TREND Tired of the emotional rollercoaster? Steady smooths out the noise by focusing on your 7-day moving average. This calm trend line reveals your actual progress, helping you stay motivated and understand that daily ups and downs are a normal part of the journey. CELEBRATE YOUR VICTORIES Progress is more than a number. For the first time, your Non-Scale Victories (NSVs) are just as important as your weigh-ins. Log wins like: Your clothes fitting more loosely Having more energy to play with your kids Choosing a healthier meal Feeling more confident in your own skin Steady elevates these moments, helping you see the full, balanced picture of your success. A COACH THAT SEES IT ALL Our "Daily Spark" insight engine acts as your personal coach. It intelligently combines your weight trend with your recent victories to provide holistic, empathetic, and truly useful feedback. See your weight is up, but you logged a new clothing victory? Steady will highlight this as a sign of body recomposition and tell you to trust the process. See your trend moving down and you logged more energy? That's the momentum worth celebrating. FEATURES: Calm Trend Tracking: Visualize your 7-day moving average to see your true path. Victory Log: A dedicated space to capture and celebrate your Non-Scale Victories. Holistic Daily Insights: Get smart, empathetic feedback based on your weight and your victories. Your Personal Path: Set your destination, choose your pace, and let Steady help you create a plan that's uniquely yours. Clean, Calming Interface: A beautiful, minimalist design that makes tracking a peaceful, positive part of your day. Helpful Widgets: See your trend or your latest victory right from your Home Screen. A subscription is required to access and use Steady, start with a free 14-day trial. It's time to find your balance. Stop obsessing over a number and start seeing your real, steady progress. Download Steady and begin your new path today. Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stellar Pulse

This app helps you track your health journey with intelligent reminders for steps, nutrition, and hydration. It adapts to your progress, weather, and daily rhythm for personalized wellness support.

Highlights
  • Smart step tracking with HealthKit integration
  • Intelligent walk reminders based on progress and weather
  • Comprehensive macro and nutrition tracking
  • Customizable daily macro and calorie goals
  • Smart water intake tracking and reminders
  • Optional intermittent fasting timer
  • Weekly progress insights and trends
Features
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Don't just count steps - know when to take them. Stellar Pulse is your all-in-one wellness companion for steps, macros, water, and optional fasting - with smart reminders timed to progress, daylight, and weather. FREE FOREVER • Real-time step tracking with HealthKit • Manual meal & macro logging (protein, carbs, fats, calories) • Water tracking with quick adds • Optional intermittent fasting timer • Today's progress at a glance • Privacy-first: health data stays on your device STELLAR PULSE PRO • Weather- & daylight-aware walk reminders (not spammy) • Smart nutrition and hydration alerts • USDA food search for faster logging • Deeper weekly insights and trends • 14-day free trial on annual SMART WALK REMINDERS Nudges only when you're behind pace and conditions are good for a walk—respecting quiet hours and sunset. ALL-IN-ONE WELLNESS Steps, macros, water, and fasting in one beautiful, time-aware interface—no juggling three apps. Tracking stays free. Pro is optional for the smart layer that helps you hit goals. Privacy Policy: https://stellarstudios.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://stellarstudios.app/contact/

Screenshots

Steady4 screens
Stellar Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stellar Pulse at free against Steady's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Steady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Stellar Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Steady against 5.0 for Stellar Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steady ships an update every 5 days, Stellar Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Steady versus Stellar Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteadyStellar Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin CurryMatthew Leonard

Customer experience

Steady

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stellar Pulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Steady

Subscriptions1
  • Steady Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Steady Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Stellar Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Stellar Pulse Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stellar Pulse Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Steady free?
Steady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stellar Pulse free?
Stellar Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steady or Stellar Pulse?
Steady and Stellar Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Steady or Stellar Pulse have ads?
Neither Steady nor Stellar Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steady or Stellar Pulse?
Steady ships an update every 5 days, and Stellar Pulse weekly. Most recently, Steady was updated on September 7, 2026 and Stellar Pulse on August 12, 2026.

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