Comparison

EverSteps vs StepMax

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

Head to head
About

EverSteps

Transform your walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track steps to unlock new narrative chapters, customize your personal den, and build bonds with charming animal companions. The more you move, the more the adventure unfolds.

Highlights
  • Story-driven step tracking
  • Den customization and decoration
  • Bond with animal companions
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Mindful movement focus
  • Unlock new story chapters
Features
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Turn every step into an adventure. EverSteps transforms your daily walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track your steps, unlock new chapters of an unfolding narrative, customize your den, and bond with charming companions — all powered by your real-world walking. A STORY THAT UNFOLDS AS YOU WALK Every step brings you closer to the next chapter. A mysterious world reveals itself the more you move — unlock new story beats, discover hidden lore, and watch the narrative grow alongside your daily walks. The further you go, the more the story opens up. MAKE YOUR DEN YOUR OWN Customize and decorate your cozy den with items you earn along the way. Arrange furniture, unlock new decorations, and make it a space that feels uniquely yours. Your den evolves as your journey progresses. COMPANIONS WHO CARE Meet charming animal companions — a curious fox, a wise owl, a gentle deer, and more. Each has their own personality and grows closer to you as you walk together. They'll greet you in the morning, comment on the weather, and share thoughtful reflections on your week. APPLE WATCH COMPANION APP Track your steps right from your wrist. The EverSteps Apple Watch app keeps you connected to your journey throughout the day — check your progress, see your step count, and stay motivated without reaching for your phone. WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE No pressure. No competition. EverSteps is designed for mindful movement. Whether you take 1,000 steps or 10,000, your story progresses and your companions are happy to see you. WHO THIS IS FOR - Anyone who wants to walk more but needs gentle motivation - People who love cozy games and story-driven experiences - Walkers who want to track steps without the pressure of competition - Anyone looking for a peaceful daily ritual FREE TO START - Full step tracking and den customization - Story progression and companion interactions - Premium unlocks AI-powered weekly reflections and bonus companions Start walking. Start exploring. Your story is waiting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StepMax

This app transforms walking into a game with characters, achievements, and leaderboards. It tracks steps, calories, and distance, offering detailed reports and motivating users to build consistent walking habits. Compete with friends and collect unique characters to enhance your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Gamified step tracking
  • Collect and evolve characters
  • Achievements and daily streaks
  • Leaderboards and friend challenges
  • Walk timer with pace tracking
  • Detailed progress reports
  • Offline functionality
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A step counter that actually makes you want to walk. StepMax counts your steps, tracks calories and distance, and turns every walk into a game with characters, achievements, and leaderboards. STAY MOTIVATED Most pedometer apps are boring. StepMax makes every walk count. → 164 achievements across 9 categories → Daily streaks that build real walking habits → 900+ levels to progress through → 30+ characters to collect and evolve → Set daily step goals and crush them WALK TIMER Start a walk, track your time, pace, and steps. See your results when you're done. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Challenge friends and climb the leaderboards. → Add friends and compare daily steps → Global, country, and continent leaderboards → 1v1 step challenges with friends → Invite friends to earn VIP rewards and exclusive characters → See who walks the most daily, weekly, monthly, or all time STEP TRACKING → Automatic step counting using your phone's built-in sensor → Calories burned, distance in km or miles, and daily walking goals → Measure your actual step length with GPS → Home screen widgets to check your steps at a glance → No GPS tracking needed, saves battery DETAILED REPORTS → Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and custom date range charts → Visual graphs to track your walking progress over time → Full step history so you never lose a day PRIVACY FIRST → No account required to get started → Sign in with Apple to backup and compete with friends → iCloud and cloud backup so you never lose your data → Works completely offline → Dark and light themes → Available in 6 languages Whether you want a simple pedometer for walking, a daily activity tracker, or a walking game with characters and achievements, StepMax has you covered. Download now and start walking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EverSteps4 screens
StepMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EverSteps at none against StepMax's shown. EverSteps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). StepMax's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. EverSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and StepMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EverSteps against 5.0 for StepMax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EverSteps ships an update every 6 weeks, StepMax every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
EverSteps versus StepMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverStepsStepMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJeff CedillaIvan Mlynek

Customer experience

EverSteps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StepMax

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EverSteps

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

StepMax

Subscriptions2
  • StepMax VIP$2.491 Month
  • StepMax VIP$11.991 Year

Questions

Is EverSteps free?
EverSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepMax free?
StepMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EverSteps or StepMax?
EverSteps and StepMax are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do EverSteps or StepMax have ads?
StepMax shows ads; EverSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, EverSteps or StepMax?
EverSteps ships an update every 6 weeks, and StepMax every 5 days. Most recently, EverSteps was updated on September 9, 2026 and StepMax on September 20, 2026.

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