Comparison

Discipline Coaching vs Step Up Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Discipline Coaching

Features
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Discipline Performance Coaching is a centralised coaching platform designed to help men improve their physical performance, health, and mental discipline through structured systems, accountability, and personalised guidance. This app brings everything together in one place — training, nutrition, habits, and communication — so nothing is left to guesswork. Every component is built to support consistency, learning, and long-term results rather than quick fixes. What you’ll use the app for: Training & Performance Access structured workout programs tailored to your experience, goals, and lifestyle. Training is progressive, intentional, and designed to improve strength, fitness, and resilience without unnecessary complexity. Nutrition & Meal Planning Follow personalised nutrition plans or macro-based guidance designed to support fat loss, performance, and recovery. Nutrition protocols are practical, sustainable, and built to teach you how to fuel yourself properly over time. Daily Habits & Check-Ins Log key metrics such as body weight, sleep, steps, and nutrition adherence through simple daily check-ins. This creates awareness, accountability, and clear feedback loops so progress can be adjusted early, not weeks later. Progress Tracking Upload progress photos, track trends, and review your data over time. This allows both you and your coach to make informed decisions based on real inputs, not assumptions. Coach Communication Message your coach directly inside the app to ask questions, get feedback, and stay aligned. No scattered emails, spreadsheets, or external tools — everything lives in one system. Who this app is for: This app is built for men who want structure, clarity, and accountability — not motivation quotes or generic plans. It’s designed to support an apprenticeship-style approach, where you follow clear systems initially and gradually build the skills and habits needed to maintain results independently. Discipline Performance Coaching focuses on long-term outcomes by combining training, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and personal responsibility into one cohesive coaching experience. *The app is free to download. To access coaching features, a paid subscription is required. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store. No refunds will be provided for unused portions of the subscription. Terms Of Use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy Medical Disclaimer: This app does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. The information and guidance provided within the app are for general fitness and wellbeing purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, changing your nutrition, or making decisions regarding your health.

About

Step Up Challenge

Turn daily steps into live competitions with friends and groups. Receive instant updates when someone passes you on the leaderboard. Earn badges and track progress with automatic step syncing from Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Live step leaderboards
  • Instant friend passing alerts
  • Automatic step syncing
  • Private, invite-only groups
  • Customizable challenges
  • Milestone and streak badges
Features
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Walking is more fun when you're competing. Outstep turns your daily steps into a live competition with the people who'll actually keep you moving, your friends, your run club, your coworkers, your family. Small groups, real leaderboards, and the one feature no other step app nails: knowing the instant a friend passes you. WHEN A FRIEND PASSES YOU, YOU'LL KNOW The moment someone edges ahead on the leaderboard, Outstep sends you a live update usually within minutes of their steps syncing STEPS SYNC AUTOMATICALLY Your steps come straight from Apple Health. No manual entry, no calorie counting, no clutter. Just steps, ranked. BUILT FOR GROUPS - Create private, invite-only groups that never expire - Always-on daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards - Up to 8 friends free - React with a fire, muscle, or turtle to cheer each other on (or tell someone to speed up) CHALLENGES EVERYONE CAN WIN - Set custom challenges over any timeframe - Group Target mode: chase one shared goal together, so nobody gets left behind SEE WHERE YOU STAND - City, region, and country percentile ranking - Earn badges for milestones, streaks, and breakthroughs all free GROUP PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Love it and want more room? One person can back the whole group. Group Premium unlocks up to 50 members, more concurrent challenges, longer challenge durations, and a full group analytics dashboard and it covers every single member at once. One subscription, whole crew. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Delete your account and all health data anytime from Settings. No ads. Ever. Get your group. Get moving. Get Outstep. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of service: https://outstepapp.com/legal#terms Privacy Policy: https://outstepapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Discipline Coaching3 screens
Step Up Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Discipline Coaching and Step Up Challenge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Discipline Coaching sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and Step Up Challenge sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Discipline Coaching versus Step Up Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscipline CoachingStep Up Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB63 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperISAAC TIMOTHY WALKERYousuf Abduljawad

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Discipline Coaching

Subscriptions1
  • App Access$29.991 Month
9 purchases

Step Up Challenge

Subscriptions9
  • Oustep Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Group Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Outstep Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Group Premium 100$49.991 Month
  • Group Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Group Premium 250$109.991 Month
  • Group Premium 500$199.991 Month
  • Group Premium 100 Annual$449.991 Year
  • Group Premium 250 Annual$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Discipline Coaching free?
Discipline Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Up Challenge free?
Step Up Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Discipline Coaching or Step Up Challenge have ads?
Neither Discipline Coaching nor Step Up Challenge shows ads.

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