# Steppa vs Kixx

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kixx at 100% against Steppa's 51%. Kixx also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Steppa's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 14) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steppa sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kixx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kixx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppa has 2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Steppa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kixx's.

Steppa ships an update every 9 days, Kixx every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steppa | Kixx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppa-step-challenges/id6755126064/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kixx/id6767332247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steppa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852079770) | [Synapse Social LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769426157) |

## What reviewers say

### Steppa

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #178 Top Free · 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 (7)**

| 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 |


### Kixx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kixx/id6767332247)

Turn your daily walks into a social competition. Track steps, climb leagues, and collect unique in-game items. Challenge friends to races and customize your experience with optional features.

**Highlights:** Step tracking via Apple Health, Weekly competitive leagues, Collectibles: Walkers and taunts, Friend challenges and duels, Optional GPS walk recording, Privacy controls and data management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steppa free?

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

### Is Kixx free?

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

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

Kixx is rated higher. Steppa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Kixx averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Steppa or Kixx have ads?

Steppa shows ads; Kixx does not.

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

Steppa ships an update every 9 days, and Kixx every 10 days. Most recently, Steppa was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kixx on October 31, 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.*