# StepX vs StepQuest

StepX 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.

Both are free to download. StepX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

StepX ships an update monthly, StepQuest every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepX | StepQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 68 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siarhei Antonenka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812422155) | [Ricardo Trejos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850489611) |

## What reviewers say

### StepX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepx-daily-step-counter/id6757204200)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepX Pro Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| StepX Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### StepQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepquest-simple-step-counter/id6759848945)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepQuest Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepQuest Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepQuest Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StepQuest Pro: Streaks & Stats | $39.99 | per year |
| StepQuest Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepX free?

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

### Is StepQuest free?

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

### Do StepX or StepQuest have ads?

Neither StepX nor StepQuest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepX or StepQuest?

StepX ships an update monthly, and StepQuest every 5 weeks. Most recently, StepX was updated on October 24, 2026 and StepQuest on October 28, 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.*