# Step Progress vs PulseCalm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Progress at none against PulseCalm's 3. Step Progress also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PulseCalm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Step Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Progress | PulseCalm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsecalm-hrv-breathing/id6771599938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Grainger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163868979) | [志会 康](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155886400) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-progress/id6758259492)

**In-app purchases:** none


### PulseCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsecalm-hrv-breathing/id6771599938)

This app uses your Apple Watch to provide real-time stress relief through guided breathing and live heart rate variability biofeedback. Monitor your progress with a 'Calm Score' and enjoy immersive meditation scenes.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV biofeedback, Haptic-guided breathing, Live Calm Score, Meditation scenes with ambient sounds, Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets, Zero data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Progress free?

Step Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PulseCalm free?

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

### Do Step Progress or PulseCalm have ads?

Neither Step Progress nor PulseCalm shows ads.

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