Comparison

One Small Step vs Step Squad Go

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

Step Squad Go

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Step Squad Go turns your daily steps into character transformations. Choose a character, set your daily step goal, and start a 3, 7, or 10 day transformation. Each day you reach your goal, your character gets closer to their fit form. Complete the full streak to earn a Bronze, Silver, or Gold medal and add the transformed character to your squad. Step Squad Go is designed to make walking feel more rewarding. Instead of only seeing numbers, you build a growing team of characters shaped by your real daily activity. Features: - Start 3, 7, or 10 day transformation challenges - Set your own daily step goal - Transform characters by completing daily goals - Earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal versions - Build and grow your personal squad - Unlock extra characters with optional rewarded ads - View your progress on Apple Watch - Use Watch widgets to keep an eye on your active transformation - Join the leaderboard only if you choose to share your daily step summaries - Switch between English and Turkish - Delete your account directly from the app Privacy-first progress: Step Squad Go reads step count from Apple Health only after you give permission. The app does not upload raw HealthKit history, minute-by-minute activity, or hourly movement data. Challenge progress uses daily step summaries, and leaderboard participation is optional. Step Squad Go is built for motivation, consistency, and habit building. It is not medical advice or a medical tracking app.

Screenshots

One Small Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Squad Go at none against One Small Step's 1. On price and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. One Small Step sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Step Squad Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
One Small Step versus Step Squad Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Small StepStep Squad Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerena LambertEBRU YUNUSOGLU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

One Small Step

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Step Squad Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is One Small Step free?
One Small Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Squad Go free?
Step Squad Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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