Comparison

Smoke vs Step Sergeant

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

Head to head
About

Smoke

Features
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Quit smoking one day at a time. Smoke-Free Log helps you check in daily, track cigarettes avoided, money saved, and health milestones—no account required. Craving hit? Open the SOS breathing kit, log your mood, and write a quick craving diary entry. Watch your streak grow, unlock achievements, and build a wish list of rewards funded by what you no longer spend on cigarettes. • Daily check-in with streak counter • Money saved and cigarettes avoided stats • SOS breathing exercises for cravings • Mood and craving diary • Health recovery timeline and milestones • Achievements and personal wish list • Local cigarette brand catalog (15 languages) • Offline-first: all data stays on your device Start your smoke-free journey today. Private, simple, and always with you.

About

Step Sergeant

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Your steps have been unsupervised long enough. Step Sergeant turns everyday walking into a mission. Track your steps, climb the ranks, complete Smart Missions, earn trophies, and get the kind of motivation only a Sergeant can provide. START WITH A 3-DAY FREE TRIAL Try the full Step Sergeant experience for 3 days. No subscription. No automatic charge. During your trial, you get the full experience: • Smart Missions that adapt to your activity • Sergeant coaching and motivation • Rank progression • Trophy challenges • Personal-best pursuits • Step tracking powered by Apple Health When the trial ends, you can keep using Step Sergeant for basic step tracking for free. Want the Sergeant to stay on duty? $6.99 ONCE. YOUR SERGEANT FOR LIFE. A one-time Lifetime Unlock restores the full Step Sergeant experience forever. No monthly fee. No annual subscription. Choose your Sergeant: Encouraging — motivation without the verbal casualties. Full Sergeant — for recruits who apparently require stronger supervision. Walk more. Build momentum. Rank up. Your excuses have been noted.

Screenshots

Smoke4 screens
Step Sergeant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Step Sergeant at Free against Smoke's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Step Sergeant is free to download; Smoke costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Smoke versus Step Sergeant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmokeStep Sergeant
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB25 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.DANIEL TYLER STANLEY

In-app purchases

None

Smoke

No in-app purchases

None

Step Sergeant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smoke free?
Smoke costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Sergeant free?
Step Sergeant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smoke or Step Sergeant have ads?
Neither Smoke nor Step Sergeant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smoke or Step Sergeant?
Smoke ships an update weekly, and Step Sergeant weekly. Most recently, Smoke was updated on October 30, 2026 and Step Sergeant on October 29, 2026.

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