# NexStep vs Stepfeud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stepfeud at none against NexStep's 9. Stepfeud also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). NexStep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NexStep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stepfeud asks for nothing beyond the download.

NexStep ships an update every 2 days, Stepfeud every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NexStep | Stepfeud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepfeud/id6767881598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Tekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855118371) | [ENRICO D'ANGELO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896516817) |

## What reviewers say

### NexStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexstep/id6755973615)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Features (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plan Meal With Ai (5 pack) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plan Meal With Ai ( 10 pack) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Feature (1 Year) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Widgets + Watch App | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Stepfeud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepfeud/id6767881598)

Compete with friends using your daily steps in a private game. Earn walking power to fuel a five-letter word battle, where strategic guesses and rival taunts keep the leaderboard dynamic. Syncs with Apple Health for a fun fitness and word game hybrid.

**Highlights:** Private step feuds with friends, Daily step and word progress competition, Five-letter word battle, Step-powered actions and guesses, Apple Health and Watch sync, Live ranks and social interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NexStep free?

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

### Is Stepfeud free?

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

### Do NexStep or Stepfeud have ads?

Neither NexStep nor Stepfeud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NexStep or Stepfeud?

NexStep ships an update every 2 days, and Stepfeud every 3 weeks. Most recently, NexStep was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stepfeud on September 29, 2026.

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