Become vs StepMaxxer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Become
This app helps you build lasting habits by focusing on the identity you want to embody. It uses a unique 'cast your vote' mechanic to track progress, emphasizing small, consistent actions that compound over time. The system encourages growth without the pressure of streaks or guilt.
- Identity-based habit tracking
- Cast your vote completion mechanic
- Emergency habit versions
- Habit stacking and systems (Premium)
- Weekly reflection (Premium)
- Smart identity notifications
- Home screen widgets
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Build better habits with an identity-based habit tracker inspired by the idea that small actions compound into identity change. If Atomic Habits by James Clear resonated with you, Become gives you a simple daily system for applying identity-based habit building in real life. Become is an independent habit tracker and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by James Clear or Atomic Habits. Become helps you build routines you can actually keep — without guilt over the days you miss. Every action is a vote for the person you want to become. WHAT MAKES BECOME DIFFERENT Most habit apps track what you did. Become tracks who you are becoming. Choose an identity like Energized and Strong, Calm and Centered, Sharp and Curious, or create your own. Every habit you complete becomes evidence for that identity. Not a box ticked. Not a strict streak maintained. A vote cast. Open the app. See your identity in focus. Hold the CastVote button. Watch your evidence grow. The daily loop takes less than 60 seconds. FOCUS MODE — NEW You don't have to run every identity at once. Start a season on one identity and it goes live on Today and in your reminders. Everything else stays intact in your Library — history untouched — until you focus on it again. Free: one identity in focus. Premium: up to three. HOW IT WORKS • Choose who you want to become Pick an identity that matters to you. Your habits grow from your identity, not the other way around. • Start embarrassingly small Every habit includes a tiny version, like Read 1 page, and an emergency version, like Just open the book. No day is bad enough to skip a vote. • Cast your vote Press and hold to log your action. One vote per habit. Small votes compound into lasting consistency. KEY FEATURES • IDENTITY DASHBOARD See total votes cast for each identity you are building. Your habits are evidence, not chores. • CASTVOTE BUTTON A press-and-hold completion mechanic that makes each habit feel intentional, like casting a ballot for your future self. • EMERGENCY VERSIONS Set a minimum version for every habit. On busy or low-energy days, cast a smaller vote and keep your momentum alive. • HONEST JOURNEY A skip never counts as evidence — but it doesn't break your streak either. Real percentages: scheduled chances versus what you actually did. • HABIT STACKING AND SYSTEMS — Premium Chain habits into ordered morning, evening, and custom routines, then walk through them step by step with the guided stack runner. • WEEKLY REFLECTION — Free for everyone Review your evidence, pick exactly one change for next week, and apply it immediately. No paywall on the habit that actually helps you improve. • SMART IDENTITY NOTIFICATIONS Reminders use identity-first language, not guilt. Instead of "Time to exercise," Become reminds you: "Time to cast your vote for Energized and Strong." Capped at 3 a day so they nudge, never nag. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS & SIRI Track vote counts, streaks, and identity progress from your Home Screen, with an interactive button to cast a vote without opening the app. Or go hands-free with Siri, Shortcuts, and the Action Button. FREE VS PREMIUM Free includes: • 9 active habits • 3 identities, with 1 in Focus at a time • CastVote button with progress animation • Streaks and 7-day habit statistics • Weekly Reflection • Full data export • Smart identity notifications • All Home Screen widget styles Premium includes: • Unlimited habits and identities • Focus up to 3 identities at once • Habit Stacking and Systems • 30, 90, and 365-day advanced statistics • All future Premium features PRIVACY FIRST Your habit data stays on your device. No account required. No ads. No data selling. One opt-out analytics SDK sees anonymous usage patterns — never your habit content. One vote is all it takes to start becoming. Cast yours today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getbecomeapp.com/privacy.html
StepMaxxer
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Set a step or distance goal for a whole week or a whole month, and always know how much is still missing. Most step counters tell how much already achieved. StepMaxxer tells you how much is still needed. KNOW TODAY'S NUMBER The app always tells you how many steps you still need today to keep your goal in reach. Fall behind and the number goes up, get ahead and it drops. No guessing, no math in your head. CREATE YOUR CHALLENGE Pick steps or distance, pick a week or a month, set your target. Change it whenever you want. WIDGETS FOR HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN Your progress and what is left, right where you already look. Updated in the background, so most days you never have to open the app. LEADERBOARD Your strongest days, weeks and months, ranked. The only person on that list is you, and beating yourself is the whole point. Reads steps and walking and running distance from Apple Health, read only. ----- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepMaxxer at none against Become's 3. Become's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Become sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StepMaxxer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Become | StepMaxxer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Javid Lone | BENJAMIN WAIBEL |
In-app purchases
Become
- Become Pro.$2.991 Month
- Become Pro.$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro.$49.99
StepMaxxer
No in-app purchases









