# Monarch vs Steppa

The clearest difference is rating: Steppa at 4.6 against Monarch's 4.1. Steppa also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (51% vs 25%). Monarch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monarch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Steppa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppa holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppa has 2K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Monarch's written reviews are positive against 51% of Steppa's.

Monarch ships an update weekly, Steppa every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monarch | Steppa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-leveling-workout-rpg/id6754510739/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppa-step-challenges/id6755126064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 167 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vidur Saini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827650731) | [Steppa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852079770) |

## What reviewers say

### Monarch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-leveling-workout-rpg/id6754510739)

Transform your fitness routine into an anime-inspired adventure. Complete daily workout quests, earn experience points, and level up through multiple ranks. Sync with Apple Health and track your progress with a comprehensive dashboard.

**Highlights:** Gamified daily workout quests, XP and leveling system, 8-rank progression system, Curated training library, Guilds and leaderboards, Progress tracking dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monarch Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Monarch Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Arise Rune | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monarch Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Steppa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppa-step-challenges/id6755126064)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Motivate yourself to stay active with engaging step challenges that offer real rewards. Join challenges with an entry fee, meet daily step goals, and earn a share of the prize pool upon completion. Track your progress seamlessly with Apple Health integration.

**Highlights:** Motivating step challenges, Real prize pool rewards, Apple Health integration, Secure wallet for earnings, Community and friend challenges, Daily, weekly, multi-day formats

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppa Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Steppa Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Steppa Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Steppa Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $99.00 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Steppa Pro | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monarch free?

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

### Is Steppa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monarch or Steppa?

Steppa is rated higher. Monarch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Steppa averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Monarch or Steppa have ads?

Steppa shows ads; Monarch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monarch or Steppa?

Monarch ships an update weekly, and Steppa every 9 days. Most recently, Monarch was updated on November 9, 2026 and Steppa on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*