Comparison

One Small Step vs StepQuest

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

Head to head
About

One Small Step

This app helps you build a sustainable walking habit by setting realistic, achievable step goals that gradually increase over time. It focuses on personal progress and consistency, rather than demanding high step counts. Designed for individuals with fluctuating energy levels or those starting their fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized step goals
  • Gradual goal progression
  • Focus on sustainable habits
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Guidance for daily movement
  • Builds user confidence
Features
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One Small Step is not about setting sky-high step goals and shaming you when you miss them. It is about building a sustainable walking habit that grows over time, wherever you're starting from. How it works 1. We look at your recent walking habits using Apple Health 2. One Small Step calculates a realistic, achievable step goal that sits just above your current level 3. With clear guidance and support, you start consistently reaching that goal 4. When you are ready, the goal is nudged up and the process repeats Reaching your goal is always a win, regardless of the number. For one person, 5,000 steps may feel impossible. For someone else, it may barely register. Progress is personal. One Small Step focuses on getting you to your own goal in a way that is sustainable and builds over time. Built for real life One Small Step is designed for people traditional step trackers do not work for, including: - People living with chronic illness or fluctuating energy levels - People who spend most of the day sitting and want walking to fit naturally into daily life - People starting from zero or rebuilding after injury - People becoming less active with age who want to maintain mobility and independence Making goals feel achievable Rather than focusing on step counts alone, One Small Step helps you see how to reach your personal goal for the day. We break your goal down into manageable walks so progress feels achievable and confidence builds naturally. When you know your goal and you are close to reaching it, you start spotting small opportunities to move more. That might look like: - Taking the stairs instead of an elevator - Going for a short walk during a break or while on a call - Parking slightly further away than usual Why walking this way matters Gradually increasing your daily steps is linked to better mood, improved sleep, healthier heart function, and maintaining mobility as you age. Small, consistent increases matter more than occasional big efforts. That is why One Small Step focuses on steady, achievable progress. No shame. No unrealistic expectations. Just steady progress that builds, one small step at a time. Terms of Service: https://onesmallstep.today/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://onesmallstep.today/privacy-policy

About

StepQuest

Features
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A calm, private step counter built around one achievable goal: 7,000 steps a day. Track walking automatically with Apple Health, build streaks, and see progress in beautiful widgets. No account. No ads. Your health data stays on your device. MAKE 7,000 FEEL DOABLE StepQuest reads your steps from Apple Health, so tracking takes zero effort — even when the app is closed. Open it once or twice a day, watch the ring fill, and keep your streak alive. WHAT YOU GET • One beautiful progress ring — today's steps at a glance • Streaks — turn good days into a habit you want to keep • Monthly heat map — see your consistency take shape • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets — progress without opening the app • A daily goal that fits — choose your target during setup • Dark mode — warm, minimal design in any light STEPQUEST PRO Go deeper when you're ready. Pro unlocks: • Streak Repair — mend a missed day and keep your streak's story going • Ring themes — choose Sunset, Moss, Midnight, or Dawn • Custom goals — set any daily target from 1,000 to 30,000 steps PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data never leaves your iPhone. No account to create, no cloud to sync, nothing to sell. StepQuest talks to Apple Health and no one else. WHY 7,000? A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in The Lancet Public Health found that 7,000 steps a day was associated with meaningful health benefits and may be a more realistic target than 10,000. StepQuest is built around making that goal feel achievable. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS StepQuest Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 per week (billed weekly), or $39.99 per year (billed annually) with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/cardotrejos/f30384e9059bc413b4510f485128d673 Start with one walk. See you at 7,000.

Screenshots

One Small Step4 screens
StepQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

One Small Step and StepQuest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. One Small Step sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and StepQuest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Small Step ships an update every 2 months, StepQuest every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
One Small Step versus StepQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Small StepStepQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerena LambertRicardo Trejos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

One Small Step

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
5 purchases

StepQuest

Subscriptions4
  • StepQuest Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • StepQuest Pro: Streaks & Stats7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • StepQuest Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is One Small Step free?
One Small Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do One Small Step or StepQuest have ads?
Neither One Small Step nor StepQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Small Step or StepQuest?
One Small Step ships an update every 2 months, and StepQuest every 5 weeks. Most recently, One Small Step was updated on November 5, 2026 and StepQuest on October 31, 2026.

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